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By Martín Crafford, Infrastructure Correspondent
Aired Monday at 6:00 PM on Vision24 | Reprinted for web and print distribution

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SEBETSA —
In a strong display of municipal coordination and public-private synergy, construction crews began the long-awaited paving of Bahlali Way this week. The transformation from dirt road to modern paved access is not just an infrastructure upgrade—it’s a symbol of progress for Sebetsa and a promise fulfilled by regional leadership.

Vision24 cameras were on site as the first layers of asphalt rolled smoothly across the sunlit avenue. Children waved at the workers, while small businesses along the route spoke of “renewed hope and opportunity.”

“We’ve always known Sebetsa had promise,” said Mandla Sibeko, Vice Chair of the Regional Development Council. “Now we’re laying the foundation—literally—for that future.”

The project, fast-tracked after recent “community input sessions”, is being overseen by Sibeko Civil Works, a subsidiary of the award-winning Sibeko Group, in consultation with the Khaya Municipal Office for Growth and Renewal (KMOGR).

Upgrades include:

• Fresh blacktop surfacing with reinforced drainage
• ADA-compliant pedestrian walkways
• Energy-efficient street lighting powered by KhayaGrid
• New signage celebrating Sebetsa’s “vibrant heritage”

Local artist Vusi T. has been commissioned to design a public mural at the eastern entrance, set to be unveiled in a Vision24 live special later this month.

Residents told Vision24 they were “thrilled” and described the new road as a “miracle of modern planning.” One shopkeeper called it “a real sign that we’ve been seen.”

Critics have questioned the timing of the project, pointing to media attention following coverage by independent sources. But officials dismissed those claims, noting that “Vision24 has reported on this development pipeline for over a year.”

As the final layers of pavement settle, Vision24 will continue tracking Sebetsa’s inspiring rise—from dirt to destiny.