Residents of Ward 2 in Pretoria North are being urged to actively report faded and missing road markings as concerns over road safety continue to grow across several high-traffic areas.

This comes after the rising complaints about deteriorating lane lines, stop signs, and pedestrian crossings, which residents say are placing both motorists and pedestrians at risk.

Ward 2 Councillor Quentin Meyer confirmed that several streets in the ward have been severely affected, including Jan van Riebeeck, Rachel de Beer, Burger, Emily Hobhouse, as well as surrounding roads in Pretoria North, Dorandia, and Wolmer.

“These are high-traffic areas, including routes frequently used by school transport and pedestrians.

“The absence of clear lane markings, stop lines, and pedestrian crossings has led to uncertainty among motorists, particularly at intersections.”

He said this increases the risk of accidents and places pedestrians, especially school children, at significant risk.

Residents have shared similar concerns, warning that driving conditions have become increasingly dangerous, especially during peak hours and at night when visibility is reduced.

Although not all incidents are formally recorded, Meyer noted that residents have reported multiple near-misses, particularly near schools and busy intersections.
He said not all incidents were formally recorded.

“The lack of visible markings is undoubtedly a contributing factor,” he said.

The councillor further revealed that many of the affected roads have not been repainted for an extended period, with some markings now completely faded.

“In many parts of Ward 2, road markings have not been repainted for an extended period.

“Some areas have faded to the point where markings are no longer visible, indicating a clear lapse in routine maintenance,” added Meyer.

He also raised concerns over the lack of a clear maintenance schedule for road markings in the ward, saying this creates uncertainty for both residents and oversight structures.

“Currently, there is no visible or communicated schedule specific to Ward 2. This lack of clarity makes it difficult for residents and my office to track when interventions can be expected,” he said.

Despite continuous reporting to the metro, Meyer said responses have been slow, with limited on-the-ground implementation.

“My office has continuously reported these issues to the relevant departments within the metro. We have submitted service requests, followed up through official channels, and raised the matter in engagements with municipal officials.

“While some acknowledgements have been received, implementation on the ground has been slow.”

He has encouraged residents to continue logging complaints to strengthen the case for urgent intervention.

The Tshwane Department of Human Settlements Region 1 Urban Management Plan has confirmed that ongoing work in the region includes pothole repairs, streetlight maintenance, grass cutting, and stormwater drain cleaning.

Residents are encouraged to stay updated through ward councillors and official municipal communication platforms.

Some residents argue that road markings are being neglected despite their importance in ensuring road safety.

Peter Louw of West Street said the situation is becoming dangerous for daily commuters.

“People are guessing at intersections now. At night, you can’t even see where the lanes are. It’s very risky, especially when taxis and private cars are all trying to move at the same time,” he said.

He said pedestrians are the most affected.

“There are no visible pedestrian crossings anymore. Drivers don’t always stop because they don’t see where they should,” he said.

Residents are now calling for urgent repainting of road markings and improved maintenance schedules to restore safety on Pretoria’s roads.

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