Potholes
latest news & developments
Popo Molefe: From politics to fixing potholes
The struggle stalwart debunks narratives about racial discord in South Africa
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
The Makhanda disaster cannot be ignored
The municipality turned a deaf ear to residents’ cries — until they united and took it to court
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
Govt announces project to tackle potholes
The government is set to launch a R150-million project in March this year to tackle road potholes.
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.