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Potential sinkhole threat on Lilian Ngoyi Street

A potential sinkhole has formed on Lilian Ngoyi Street between the Oaks Centre and McDonald’s. Caution is advised to all drivers travelling on the road.

May 31, 2023
Matthew Handley Less than a minute
The road is often full of traffic, causing concern for residents in the area about a potential collapse.

A collapse could be imminent, posing a significant danger to residents in the busy area of town.

The road is currently open, with no construction as of yet to fix the suspected broken pipes situated underneath the road.

This potential sinkhole has created a small crater where water is pooling, causing further sinking.

Sinkholes have the potential to swallow buildings whole and cause injuries and even fatalities.

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May 31, 2023
Matthew Handley Less than a minute

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Sjani Campher

Sjani has been working as a community journalist and photographer at the Middelburg Observer since 2018, during which she has been responsible for the content creation for both digital and print, as well as maintaining the publication's online platforms. She is a member of the Forum for Community Journalists, and focuses on fields including hard news, investigative reporting, human interest, columns and sports.
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