Regular motorists in the lower part of Fochville are increasingly concerned about a hazardous intersection at Du Preez and Bosman Street, where missing stop signs, absent road markings, and growing potholes have created a perfect storm for potential accidents.

According to frustrated residents, the intersection has no stop signs at any of its four corners. Even more alarming, there are no visible road markings to guide traffic, leaving drivers—especially those unfamiliar with the area—uncertain whether they should stop or proceed.

“We’ve called the municipality about this problem many times over the years, but they refuse to do anything about it,” said a resident who lives near the crossing.

Potholes making the problem worse

The issue is further compounded by several deep potholes that have formed in the middle of the intersection. Residents note that these potholes have worsened since early 2025, increasing the risk of vehicle damage or even collisions as drivers try to swerve around them.

Longstanding infrastructure neglect

This isn’t a new issue. In February 2025, The Herald reported that most intersections along Du Preez Street between Kerk and Siebert Street lack proper signage or road markings. Despite intersecting with several major streets—including President, Skool, Kruis, Munt, Bosman, Quinn, Zuideinde, and Potchefstroom Streets—only the crossings at Munt and Zuideinde have clearly visible stop signs or markings.

The continued lack of attention to road safety in this area raises questions about municipal priorities and public accountability.

No response from authorities

The Herald once again contacted the Merafong City Local Municipality, specifically reaching out to marketing and communications manager Temba Fezani, to request clarity on when repairs and signage installation might be expected. No response was received by the time of publication.

A call for urgent action

With community safety at stake, residents are calling on local authorities to urgently address the deteriorating conditions before a serious accident occurs.

Until proper signage and road repairs are made, drivers are urged to approach Du Preez and Bosman Street—and surrounding intersections—with extreme caution.