Residents have once again raised concerns about safety on Hennie Alberts Street, describing the road as a longstanding problem area following a fatal crash on April 17.

The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, claimed the life of a male driver after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree.

In the wake of the tragedy, several community members took to social media to highlight what they believe are ongoing risks, including poor visibility, speeding, and a lack of traffic control.

Stefanie Weters called for urgent intervention, saying, “It is time to do something about that corner of Hennie Alberts. Too many accidents on that section. Fix the streetlights so one can actually see the road and the curve in the road, and put speed bumps.”

Others pointed to reckless driving as a major contributing factor.

Sheldon Bekker argued that infrastructure changes alone would not solve the issue.

“Speed bumps are not needed. Responsible driving is needed. If it’s not you who crashed, then let others take responsibility for their own actions,” he said.

Lauren de Beer echoed concerns about law enforcement visibility, claiming that dangerous driving behaviour has become routine.

“The speeding and jumping of red lights day and night is an ongoing problem on Hennie Alberts. There is no control.

“Police are only visible on odd occasions with speed traps. They need to put speed bumps and cameras up,” she said.

Brackendowns CPF member Kim Rousseau added a more balanced perspective, saying the issue is ongoing and without a simple solution.

“Unfortunately, people are all rushing everywhere, and road rules are not followed and this, partnered with traffic lights not working, conditions of the road surface, it’s a recipe for disaster,” she said.

“It’s an ongoing problem, without any real solution possible (geological reasons). While maintaining certain things would help, I believe the responsibility for keeping ourselves safe on the roads also lies with us.

“People need to be reminded to stop at stop streets, keep to the speed limits, exercise caution in bad weather, keep a safe following distance, and be mindful when crossing intersections. No amount of road maintenance will keep you safe if you don’t follow the rules of the road.”

Similar concerns were raised in August 2024, when residents highlighted recurring accidents along the same stretch of road, suggesting that the issue has persisted for some time without a long-term solution.

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