Limpopo Business 2017-18 edition
A unique guide to business and investment in Limpopo. Limpopo Business 2017/18 is the ninth edition of this highly successful publication that has, since its launch in 2007, established itself as the premier business and investment guide to the Limpopo Province. This edition of Limpopo Business is officially endorsed by the Office of the Premier of Limpopo. This book contains detailed insights into the plans of the Limpopo Economic Development Agency (LEDA) and the recently launched bus rapid transport system for the provincial capital, Leeto la Polokwane, together with a comprehensive register of all provincial government and municipal contact details. Investment news related to mining, telecommunications and tourism is carried in overviews of all the main economic sectors. To complement the extensive distribution of the print edition of the magazine, the publication is also available online at www.limpopobusiness.co.za.
A unique guide to business and investment in Limpopo.
Limpopo Business 2017/18 is the ninth edition of this highly successful publication that has, since its launch in 2007, established itself as the premier business and investment guide to the Limpopo Province. This edition of Limpopo Business is officially endorsed by the Office of the Premier of Limpopo.
This book contains detailed insights into the plans of the Limpopo Economic Development Agency (LEDA) and the recently launched bus rapid transport system for the provincial capital, Leeto la Polokwane, together with a comprehensive register of all provincial government and municipal contact details. Investment news related to mining, telecommunications and tourism is carried in overviews of all the main economic sectors.
To complement the extensive distribution of the print edition of the magazine, the publication is also available online at www.limpopobusiness.co.za.
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PROFILE<br />
<strong>Limpopo</strong> Premier Mr Chuphu Mathabatha and Executive Mayor of Polokwane Cllr. Thembi Nkadimeng<br />
unveiling Leeto la Polokwane.<br />
Vehicle Operating Company, Industry<br />
Transition<br />
Polokwane Local Municipality is determined to adhere<br />
to the statutory requirement that no taxi or<br />
bus operator should be rendered worse off as a<br />
result of the implementation of Leeto la Polokwane.<br />
There are ongoing negotiations with industry players<br />
to ensure that they become and remain part of<br />
the system. Four directly affected taxi operators,<br />
the Greater North Transport and industry players<br />
and the Transportation Directorate have signed a<br />
Memorandum of Agreement (MoA). This instrument<br />
is based on the Integrated Public Transport<br />
System Model.<br />
The model is divided into three phases as depicted<br />
below:<br />
• Pre-interim Phase (Period Until GoLive)<br />
• Interim Phase (20<strong>18</strong>-2021)<br />
• 12 Year Contract Phase (2021-2033)<br />
Moreover, market surveys and Operation License<br />
(OL) verification processes have been completed.<br />
There is a good working relationship and positive<br />
contribution from all parties involved.<br />
Corporate Identity<br />
Leeto la Polokwane prides itself in working with<br />
the people of Polokwane throughout all the stages<br />
of the project, particularly in coming up with the<br />
official name. This fosters a sense of pride and ownership<br />
among the community of the project. The<br />
buses will be visible and recognisable with Leeto<br />
la Polokwane branding. Drivers and station staff<br />
will undergo training in Leeto customer service<br />
standards. A customer service feedback facility has<br />
been put in place. Moreover, a second round of<br />
Stakeholder Engagement sessions is ongoing; a<br />
corporate identity (CI Manual) has been finalised and<br />
a website registered and is live.<br />
About Polokwane<br />
Polokwane (“Place of Safety” in Sotho) falls under<br />
the <strong>Limpopo</strong> province and is also often referred<br />
to by its former official name, Pietersburg.<br />
Polokwane is strategically located near to the economic<br />
heartland of South Africa (Johannesburg is<br />
300km away). The population of Polokwane grew<br />
from 271 911 in 2001 to 628 999 currently. It has<br />
178 001 households.<br />
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