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Five potholes left, Pretoria? Help us map the real story on the City’s roads

Tshwane’s mayor claims only five potholes remain citywide — now we're asking residents to help us map the real picture on Pretoria’s roads.

Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya recently stated that only five potholes remain across the entire city — a claim that has sparked disbelief among many residents and ward councillors.

Now, we’re calling on you to help us map the real pothole problem in Pretoria.

Use our interactive tool to report potholes in your area and be part of a community-driven initiative to hold the city accountable. Let’s find out if there really are just five.

Moya made these claims in her 100-day turnaround plan for the city, published in February 2025.

She said her administration had fixed 687 of the 692 potholes it inherited from the previous municipal government. Leaving only five potholes left to be fixed.

Moya was voted in as mayor on October 2024, after her party ActionSA switched allegiances and helped the ANC oust DA mayor Cilliers Brink.

According to former Finance MMC and ward councilour Jacqui Uys, there are more than 200 potholes in Equestria, Wapadrand, and Die Wilgers.

“After significant pressure, the municipality repaired some — but the quality was poor, and many have already started breaking up again.

“The DA is now working with the community, the local Community Upliftment Precinct (CUP), and the Equestria JEA to get the rest fixed.

We’ve already repaired over 100 potholes ourselves.”

Seen more than five potholes?
Drop a pin, upload a photo, and help expose the real state of our roads.

📍 Submit a Pothole

Fill in the form below to report a pothole near you:

*Struggling to submit or report your pothole? Email your images as well as the exact address to bennittb@rekord.co.za.

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Corné van Zyl

Corné van Zyl is a seasoned journalist and currently a senior reporter at Rekord, with a wealth of experience across various media platforms. She began her career after studying journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and first honed her skills at Media24. Corné’s career took her to Beeld, Sondag newspaper, and the South African Press Association (SAPA), where she built a strong foundation in news reporting. In her free time, Corné enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, embracing life and creating lasting memories with her loved ones.
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