Metro fixes more than 650 potholes in Centurion
According to metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo, the metro received around 700 pothole complaints in Centurion between February and now.
The Tshwane metro has fixed a total of 671 potholes in Centurion so far.
This comes after metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo told Rekord in January that the metro would tackle several pothole service requests registered on its SAP CRM system – software that assists in streamlining interactions with clients – by mid-February.
Mashigo recently explained that the metro prioritises pothole repairs by focusing on the most dangerous ones, particularly those on main roads.
“Our regional teams responsible for roads and stormwater inspect roads in their respective regions to identify potholes to be fixed,” he said.
“Besides the regional teams’ inspections, the city also attends to potholes that have been registered on the SAP CRM system.”
However, he emphasised that the recent heavy downpours have significantly contributed to the increase in potholes across the city.
Mashigo provided a list of 35 streets in Region 4 where potholes have already been repaired.
Region 4:
Our pothole patching team is busy in Centurion today at Cnr Heuweloord and South Streets.#ReASpana #TshwaneAtWork pic.twitter.com/vzigF3JDtZ— City of Tshwane (@CityTshwane) March 19, 2025
#ReASpana: Region 4
Pothole patching at Glover Street, between Lenchen South and Gerhard Streets in Die Hoewes.#TshwaneAtWork pic.twitter.com/iXkuz5Q0gl— City of Tshwane (@CityTshwane) March 5, 2025
He noted that these streets include Glover, Gerhard, Heuwel, Lenchen North and South, John Vorster, Olievenhoutbosch, Brakfontein, and Lochner streets.
“Potholes on Willem Botha, Morudi, Bokang, Apiesdoring, Rietspruit, Van Ryneveld, and many other streets have also been repaired,” he added.
Mashigo also provided a breakdown of the number of repaired potholes in each ward in Centurion:
– Ward 48: 76
– Ward 57: 151
– Ward 64: 25
– Ward 65: 76
– Ward 66: 55
– Ward 69: 26
– Ward 70: 65
– Ward 77: 33
– Ward 78: 102
– Ward 79: 62
He noted that between February and now, the metro has received about 700 pothole complaints in Centurion, most of which are caused by the recent heavy rains.
“Our teams from the seven regions attend to these potholes as and when they occur or are reported,” said Mashigo.
He encouraged residents to report potholes to the metro by calling 012 358 9999 or emailing pothole@tshwane.gov.za.
Mashigo added that the city has faced budget constraints that have impacted plans for upgrading or resurfacing roads in Centurion.
“Resurfacing of roads has been impacted due to budget constraints in the current financial year.”
He revealed that the metro has budgeted R5-million for ongoing road maintenance, which will be used as the need arises based on service requests received.
In Ward 64, Councillor Alta De Kock stated that she had received numerous complaints from frustrated residents regarding unaddressed potholes in her ward before March 18.
However, since that date, the Department of Roads has attended to these complaints, fixing several potholes in the area.
Ward 69 Councillor Cindy Billson said residents in her ward have also raised concerns about major potholes on Estcourt Avenue.
“I’ve had four residents tell me that they need to replace their tyres due to the damage caused by the potholes on the road,” she said.
She added that motorists cannot afford to wait for a long time for potholes to be fixed as they continue to cause damage to their vehicles.
Motorist Johan de Bruyn, who frequently drives near the corner of Panorama Road and Alice Street, expressed his relief that a massive pothole in front of the SPAR in The Reeds has finally been repaired.
“It was hard driving in that area before, as the pothole was a serious hazard,” he said.
The recent repairs come in response to increasing complaints from residents since January.
Lyttelton Manor resident Diana Lyn previously expressed her worries about the implications of unaddressed potholes in her community.
“It’s not just about the inconvenience; it’s about safety.
We need more proactive measures to ensure our roads are safe, especially during the rainy season,” she said.
Clubview resident Amanda van Wyk also raised concerns about the recurrent nature of potholes.
“It’s frustrating to see the same potholes appear after supposedly being fixed. The repair work doesn’t last, and we are left with the same unsafe conditions.”
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