TRL4862 ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL GUIDE FROM UNISA. THE REPORT IS
NOT PREPARED NOR APPROVED BY UNISA, RATHER REPRESENTS A
POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE TASK CONSISTENT WITH THEORY OF TRL4862.
THIS REPORT IS INTENDED TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN GETTING STARTED WITH
THEIR ASSIGNMENT, AND IN NO CASE THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD BE USED
FOR CHEATING. WE BELIEVE THIS WILL BE A GOOD STARTING POINT AS IT
WAS PREPARED BY OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONAL PRIVATE TUTORS WHO
ARE EXPERTS IN THE FIELD, AND IT WAS PREPARED USING VARIOUS
SOURCES. ANY SIMILARITY WITH ANY EXISTING THEORY OR DISCUSSION BY
OTHER AUTHORS IS EXCUSED. THE AUTHORS HOWEVER DO NOT CLAIM
MONOPOLY TO KNOWLEDGE HENCE MODIFICATION OF THE ANSWERS
CONTAINED IN THIS FRAMEWORK MAY NOT BE PROHIBITED AS IT
CONTRIBUTES TO EXPANSION OF KNOWLEDGE. FOR ANY FURTHER
GUIDELINE ABOUT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HERE AND THE MODULE
IN GENERAL, CONTACT PASSMATE TUTORIALS.
WE ASSIST WITH OTHER MODULES INCLUDING:
ECSs, FACs, MACs, MNGs, INTs, TRLs, HMEMS, PRMs, PROs, MNBs, DSC, QMI,
MNMs, MNO, MNPs, FIN, PUBs, MNMs, RESEARCH among others.
WE OFFER CLASSES, ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES, EXAMINATION
PREPARATION, RESEARCH AND RESEARCH PROPOSALS, DISSERTATION
EDITING etc.
OTHER THAN UNISA, WE ALSO ASSIST STUDENTS AT VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS
INCLUDING MANCOSA, REGENT, REGEYNESES, BOSTON, STADIO, OLG, UJ,
UP etc
For any enquiries the following numbers can be used for calling, sms, whatsapp and
telegram
CONTACT PASSMATE TUTORIALS @061 262 1185/068 053 8213/0717 513 144 or email
, TRL4862 ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
Question 1
1.1. How is the upgraded Moloto Road expected to promote economic growth in
the rural areas along its route? Provide at least three specific examples of how
businesses and people in these areas will benefit (25)
The upgrading of the Moloto Road, a significant transport route connecting Pretoria
and Mpumalanga province, represents a strategic investment by the South African
government designed to catalyse substantial economic growth within the rural areas
nestled along its trajectory. For many years, this vital artery has been characterized by
its poor condition, leading to numerous accidents attributed to hazards such as
potholes, thereby impeding efficient movement and development. However, the
announcement in 2020 of a R4.5 billion investment to transform this road,
encompassing its widening to four lanes and the integration of enhanced safety
features like improved lighting and fencing, signals a profound commitment to
unlocking the region's economic potential (Duzbaievna-Sharapiyeva, Antoni, &
Yessenzhigitova, 2023). The anticipated outcome is a significant enhancement of
transport links between Pretoria and Mpumalanga, a development poised to directly
foster economic prosperity in the surrounding rural communities. This expected
economic upliftment stems from the direct and indirect advantages it offers to both
businesses and individuals residing in these areas.
Better markets access
One of the primary mechanisms through which the upgraded Moloto Road is expected
to propel economic growth in the rural areas is by providing businesses with
significantly better access to markets. The previous state of the Moloto Road,
marred by poor conditions and hazards, undoubtedly imposed substantial logistical
burdens on businesses operating in the rural areas, leading to higher operational costs
and reduced efficiency (Liashenko & Trushkina, 2021). With the R4.5 billion
investment leading to a wider, safer, and more reliable road network, businesses will
experience a transformative shift in their ability to transport goods and services. This
improved accessibility translates into a multitude of benefits. For instance, agricultural
enterprises, which often form the backbone of rural economies, will be able to transport
their produce to larger urban markets in Pretoria and beyond with greater speed and
reduced spoilage (Combs & Pardo, 2021). This is crucial for perishable goods,
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL GUIDE FROM UNISA. THE REPORT IS
NOT PREPARED NOR APPROVED BY UNISA, RATHER REPRESENTS A
POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE TASK CONSISTENT WITH THEORY OF TRL4862.
THIS REPORT IS INTENDED TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN GETTING STARTED WITH
THEIR ASSIGNMENT, AND IN NO CASE THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD BE USED
FOR CHEATING. WE BELIEVE THIS WILL BE A GOOD STARTING POINT AS IT
WAS PREPARED BY OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONAL PRIVATE TUTORS WHO
ARE EXPERTS IN THE FIELD, AND IT WAS PREPARED USING VARIOUS
SOURCES. ANY SIMILARITY WITH ANY EXISTING THEORY OR DISCUSSION BY
OTHER AUTHORS IS EXCUSED. THE AUTHORS HOWEVER DO NOT CLAIM
MONOPOLY TO KNOWLEDGE HENCE MODIFICATION OF THE ANSWERS
CONTAINED IN THIS FRAMEWORK MAY NOT BE PROHIBITED AS IT
CONTRIBUTES TO EXPANSION OF KNOWLEDGE. FOR ANY FURTHER
GUIDELINE ABOUT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HERE AND THE MODULE
IN GENERAL, CONTACT PASSMATE TUTORIALS.
WE ASSIST WITH OTHER MODULES INCLUDING:
ECSs, FACs, MACs, MNGs, INTs, TRLs, HMEMS, PRMs, PROs, MNBs, DSC, QMI,
MNMs, MNO, MNPs, FIN, PUBs, MNMs, RESEARCH among others.
WE OFFER CLASSES, ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES, EXAMINATION
PREPARATION, RESEARCH AND RESEARCH PROPOSALS, DISSERTATION
EDITING etc.
OTHER THAN UNISA, WE ALSO ASSIST STUDENTS AT VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS
INCLUDING MANCOSA, REGENT, REGEYNESES, BOSTON, STADIO, OLG, UJ,
UP etc
For any enquiries the following numbers can be used for calling, sms, whatsapp and
telegram
CONTACT PASSMATE TUTORIALS @061 262 1185/068 053 8213/0717 513 144 or email
, TRL4862 ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
Question 1
1.1. How is the upgraded Moloto Road expected to promote economic growth in
the rural areas along its route? Provide at least three specific examples of how
businesses and people in these areas will benefit (25)
The upgrading of the Moloto Road, a significant transport route connecting Pretoria
and Mpumalanga province, represents a strategic investment by the South African
government designed to catalyse substantial economic growth within the rural areas
nestled along its trajectory. For many years, this vital artery has been characterized by
its poor condition, leading to numerous accidents attributed to hazards such as
potholes, thereby impeding efficient movement and development. However, the
announcement in 2020 of a R4.5 billion investment to transform this road,
encompassing its widening to four lanes and the integration of enhanced safety
features like improved lighting and fencing, signals a profound commitment to
unlocking the region's economic potential (Duzbaievna-Sharapiyeva, Antoni, &
Yessenzhigitova, 2023). The anticipated outcome is a significant enhancement of
transport links between Pretoria and Mpumalanga, a development poised to directly
foster economic prosperity in the surrounding rural communities. This expected
economic upliftment stems from the direct and indirect advantages it offers to both
businesses and individuals residing in these areas.
Better markets access
One of the primary mechanisms through which the upgraded Moloto Road is expected
to propel economic growth in the rural areas is by providing businesses with
significantly better access to markets. The previous state of the Moloto Road,
marred by poor conditions and hazards, undoubtedly imposed substantial logistical
burdens on businesses operating in the rural areas, leading to higher operational costs
and reduced efficiency (Liashenko & Trushkina, 2021). With the R4.5 billion
investment leading to a wider, safer, and more reliable road network, businesses will
experience a transformative shift in their ability to transport goods and services. This
improved accessibility translates into a multitude of benefits. For instance, agricultural
enterprises, which often form the backbone of rural economies, will be able to transport
their produce to larger urban markets in Pretoria and beyond with greater speed and
reduced spoilage (Combs & Pardo, 2021). This is crucial for perishable goods,
