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Traffic update: Caution on the Steenkampsberg road

Motorists travelling from Mashishing (Lydenburg) to Siyabuswa are warned about several cracks on the R33, in the Steenkampsberg pass area just before Roossenekal.

March 3, 2025
Gift Makhabane Less than a minute
The cracks on the damaged road.

The road is sinking on one side.

The damage was reportedly caused by heavy rains, posing major risks for vehicles on the road.

According to concerned motorists, who are using the road on a regular basis, the cracks first occurred in January and are getting worse after the recent rain.

Motorists are advised to avoid using the road and use alternative routes to their destinations for safety measures.

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March 3, 2025
Gift Makhabane 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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