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KZN transport department allocates R216 million for pothole repairs
"All pothole repairs must adhere to sound road construction engineering standards. "
Durban pothole causes accident, injuring elderly couple and their grandchild
An elderly couple and their grandchild were injured in a vehicle accident caused by a pothole near Glen Anil, prompting community support and highlighting ongoing road maintenance issues in KwaZulu-Natal.
Over 25 million potholes threaten South African motorists, warns AA
AA warns that South Africa's pothole crisis may involve over 25 million potholes, posing serious risks to motorists and public safety.
KZN Transport Department expects R2,3 billion from motor vehicle licence renewals
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport is anticipating significant revenue from motor vehicle licences.
Pothole negligence: court holds authorities accountable for road safety
The Bloemfontein High Court has ruled that the Free State's MEC for community safety, roads, and transport is fully liable for damages after a woman suffered injuries from hitting a pothole, highlighting the responsibility of local authorities in maintaining road safety.
UK announces measures to fix pothole 'scourge'
The ever-growing number of potholes, which can damage cars and cause accidents, infuriates motorists so much it has even become an election issue.
‘Joburg is not a failed city’ | Mayor Dada Morero defends city amid ongoing challenges
Joburg Mayor Dada Morero is pushing back at claims that the city is failing, despite ongoing issues with power outages, water shortages, potholes and service delivery, stressing the need for time and dedicated teams to address the challenges.
An open letter to the president: addressing the pothole crisis
There is a sizable pothole outside your Durban residence - King’s House - for several months
Residents turn to art as eThekwini's R441K pothole crisis worsens
As eThekwini Municipality faces a staggering R441 696 bill for pothole-related claims, residents have taken matters into their own hands through creative protest art. While officials scramble to address the crisis amid persistent rainfall, local communities are turning frustration into activism through innovative awareness campaigns.
Service Delivery in Crisis | The impact of potholes on South African roads
Service delivery in South Africa is marred by corruption and neglect, leaving citizens to navigate dangerous, pothole-riddled roads. What will it take for the government to prioritise its people?
Two-month wait ends as dangerous Pinetown sinkhole finally secured
Residents of Pinetown express relief as the eThekwini Municipality cordons off a dangerous sinkhole on Forest Road, following months of concern over safety and accessibility.
Malema to Kenny Kunene: ‘You are lazy and incompetent, you can’t fix robots and potholes’
EFF leader Julius Malema has slammed City of Joburg's Roads and Transport MMC Kenny Kunene for not doing his job properly. Traffic light failure and potholes have been long-standing issues in Johannesburg, with many busy intersections without functioning robots leading to traffic jams and accidents.
Urgent call to fix potholes in Reservoir Hills: residents share their ordeals
Residents of Reservoir Hills are voicing their frustrations over hazardous potholes that have damaged vehicles and posed risks to motorists, urging local authorities to take immediate action.
eThekwini Municipality appoints three additional asphalt service providers to fix potholes
eThekwini Municipality said teams were working around the clock to fix potholes.
Tito Mboweni’s death brings roadworks, service delivery to his village
While burial preparations were underway, the Mopani District Municipality was seen in action to address infrastructure-related challenges in the area.
New Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya urged to prioritise service delivery for residents
Pothole-riddled roads, blackouts, uncollected waste and inconsistent water supply, are some of the pressing issues under the City of Tshwane metro which the UAT is demanding action on.
Potholes Surge in SA: Over R15 million paid to motorists due to pothole damages
Over R15 million has been paid to motorists across the country by Sanral, after their vehicles were damaged by the pothole-riddled national roads over the past two years, highlighting the dire state of roads in the country.
Durban’s pothole crisis: eThekwini Municipality faces asphalt shortage
Durban’s roads are deteriorating due to an asphalt shortage, leaving motorists at risk. An opposition party and a ratepayers association urge the eThekwini Municipality to act swiftly to address the bitumen supply chain issues and enhance public safety.
Expensive pothole costs Metro
A POTHOLE in Kempton Park 14 years ago has come to haunt the Ekurhuleni Municipality after the Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg, ordered it to pay more than R750 000 to a motorbike rider who suffered serious injuries when he drove through the pothole in the road.
‘Rest assured, I will deliver for you’, ActionSA’s new Joburg Speaker Nobuhle Mthembu promises
Mthembu said it can be business as usual for the city not to deliver for its people.
City of Joburg has had 9 mayors in 8 years but has this improved the lives of residents?
Infrastructure degradation, water outages, power cuts, poor business retention, weak internal planning and financial controls, crime, and lawlessness are the main reasons the city is in decline.
EThekwini municipality says it welcomes support as long as it benefits residents
The eThekwini Municipality said it welcomes support from other spheres of government as long as the support is for the benefit of the people of eThekwini.
Tshwane plans to fix 55 sinkholes
The Centurion region of the Tshwane Municipality is especially susceptible to sinkholes as it lies on top of large areas of dolomite rock.
Pothole damage may cost taxpayers R8. 6m
Jacobs’ case was based on the argument that the MEC is liable for his damages as that office has a legal duty maintain the road in question, keep it in a state of good repair and upkeep, and to ensure the safety of all road users.
City passes adjustment budget for 2023/24 financial year with R54m allocated to water tankers
Finance MMC Jacqui Uys said R12m of the Rooiwal budget would come from the City’s coffers while R25m was from the Development Bank of Southern Africa grant.