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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: High Court battle underway over proposed K148 road in Gauteng
Description: A High Court battle is underway over the proposed K148 road in Gauteng. Developer Francois Nortjé's company, NT55 Investments, is challenging environmental approvals, citing procedural and environmental irregularities. The road's construction has been halted by an interdict, but the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is appealing. The appeal hearing is set for February 17. Concerns include a reduced wetland buffer zone and failure to scope a sewerage plant. Elvis Presslin spoke to Francois Nortjé, Founder of NT55 Investments and DeveloperÂ