As KaMajika Road continues to deteriorate, motorists struggle to navigate its damaged surface, trying to avoid deep potholes and ditches.

After years of neglect, this important road was further severely affected by heavy rains earlier this year.

Residents claim that repeated calls to their ward councillor and the City of Mbombela (CoM), have gone unanswered.

The route connects three villages and provides access to the Mhaule Tribal Authority, which includes schools and clinics, making it a critical lifeline for locals.

Frustration is mounting among community members who say the condition of KaMajika Road has become totally unacceptable.

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One of the affected residents, Sizwe Mokone, described the situation as dire, saying most of the tarred surface has completely worn away.

“We are left with ditches. The community tried to fix it, but the material we used was not strong enough,” he said.

Mokone said the state of the road affects daily life, as small vehicles are unable to use it and larger vehicles are forced to share a single, damaged lane.

Even emergency services are apparently avoiding the area.

“Some emergency vehicles refuse to come here. We are forced to take sick people to the main road using wheelbarrows,” Mokone explained.

Another frustrated resident, Fundi Mgiba, expressed disappointment, saying the situation reflects years of neglect.

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“After 30 years of democracy, we still do not have proper roads. This road has not been maintained since it was built and is now worse than ever.”

Residents are insisting on urgent intervention before the road becomes completely impassable, warning that continued neglect could further isolate communities and put lives at risk.

Despite these growing concerns, the municipality has yet to respond. The CoM spokesperson, Joseph Ngala, was unavailable for comment at the time of publication.