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Potholes

Popo Molefe: From politics to fixing potholes
National
/ 5 April 2025

Popo Molefe: From politics to fixing potholes

The struggle stalwart debunks narratives about racial discord in South Africa

By Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela
A crater, a curry and an arthritic baboon saved my sanity
Columns
/ 4 April 2025

A crater, a curry and an arthritic baboon saved my sanity

One person’s pothole is another’s route to millions … how online content helps us to navigate the rough ride that life can be

By Christian Stephen
The Makhanda disaster cannot be ignored
Analysis
/ 6 February 2020

The Makhanda disaster cannot be ignored

The municipality turned a deaf ear to residents’ cries — until they united and took it to court

By Eusebius McKaiser
Named potholes shame India’s incompetent officials
Article
/ 6 September 2013

Named potholes shame India’s incompetent officials

The potholes in Raipur, a city of a million people in the centre of India, are so big they now have names.

By Jason Burke
Jo’burg unleashes rejuvenation blitz on city’s roads
Article
/ 27 July 2011

Jo’burg unleashes rejuvenation blitz on city’s roads

The Johannesburg Roads Agency is spending R77-million on filling 17 000 potholes and upgrading road infrastructure by the end of September.

By Nickolaus Bauer
SA voters and the ‘gatvol’ factor
Article
/ 15 May 2011

SA voters and the ‘gatvol’ factor

The opposition sees them as electioneering tools. A company has spotted a marketing opportunity. But for the voter, they are simply "moerse gate".

By Fienie Grobler
Discounts to settle billing problems
Article
/ 9 March 2011

Discounts to settle billing problems

Jo’burg residents affected by billing problems will be provided with a "favourable settlement arrangement" that includes discounts, Amos Masondo says.

By Phindile Chauke
Govt sets about fixing SA’s potholes
Article
/ 15 February 2011

Govt sets about fixing SA’s potholes

The government is to roll out a programme to address road maintenance, particularly potholes, and create jobs, it was announced on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 25 January 2011

Govt announces project to tackle potholes

The government is set to launch a R150-million project in March this year to tackle road potholes.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 2 December 2010

More potholes for SA’s roads, says CSIR

Motorists should brace themselves for more potholes this coming rainy season, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter

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