The City is closely monitoring the sinkhole that developed along the R562 (Olifanstsfontein Road) next to Phumulani Mall in Thembisa. Preliminary investigations show that the collapsing of the stormwater channel and the flash floods that hit the area in January left a sinkhole. It has grown to about 20m in diameter and is 6m deep. […]

Residents are encouraged to report all meter leaks as they largely lead to wet road surfaces and cause potholes. Potholes are caused by the expansion and contraction of ground water after the water has entered into the ground under the road surface. The weight of cars and trucks that pass over the weak spot in […]

Roads are arteries through which the economy pulses, by linking producers to markets, workers to jobs, students to schools and the sick to hospitals, therefore vital to the developmental agenda of the City. It was for this reason that the Eden Park roads, which the City is refurbishing and rebuilding, were prioritised as Eden Park […]

The relaxation of lockdown restrictions has resulted in more commuters returning to the transport nodes such as taxi ranks, and with that the amount of waste generated has also increased. One of the key Covid-19 regulations is the upkeep of hygiene levels where there is increased human interaction. The City takes keeping taxi ranks free […]

Poor road infrastructure and traffic congestion delay movement of people and goods, before delaying economic activities and consequently affecting negatively the economic prosperity of the City. It is for this reason that the City is deploying resources to refurbish roads and improve traffic flow. The corner Hospital and Location roads in Brakpan is among the […]