Modjadji Raphahlelo, a farm worker and daily commuter, says motorists and taxi drivers have to navigate their way through the potholes.

“Parts of the road look as though it was never tarred, the potholes are huge. Sometimes our taxi driver drops us on the R36 main road as he fears that his taxi might get damaged. They tried to fix some potholes, but it did not last, after a month it was hollowed out again,” she said.

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Another motorist told the Herald the road is currently even more dangerous. “When it rains, you cannot see the potholes and you end up driving into them. Our tyres get damaged, especially if you drive a small car.”

Herald contacted the Greater Tzaneen Municipality (GTM) spokesperson, Vutivi Makhuvele on April 15. She confirmed the GTM is responsible for the maintenance of the road. Neville Ndlala of the GTM said there are no plans for refurbishment of the road except for routine maintenance.