There is no money, which is why potholes in town are not being fixed.
This is according to two councillors who spoke to the Middelburg Observeron condition of anonymity.

“The tar that is used is expensive; there is no money to buy it.”
According to Lerato Kgomo of the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality’s Communications Department, “The municipality has never stopped patching and fixing potholes; it’s an ongoing maintenance plan.”

The potholes on Asalia and Harry Gwala streets, in particular, are getting bigger by the day.
Residents have started pouring sand into some of the potholes and packing stones into them in Asalia Street. This creates a greater danger because motorists do not see the holes, and their tyres will definitely be punctured.

There is good news, though

One of the councillors said the new financial year starts in July. Funds will then be available to do the necessary work.