Cullinan Councillor’s campaign bands together community

The potholes in Tshwane remain unrepaired after the recent heavy rains, and officials claim the asphalt supply is depleted.

Frustrated by the deteriorating roads in Cullinan and Rayton and the lack of municipal action, Ward 100 Clr Johannes Bekker launched a proactive campaign to address the issue head-on.

Seeing the urgency of road repairs, Bekker encouraged community members to ‘adopt-a-pothole’ by contributing R70 per bag of cold asphalt.

“This grassroots effort quickly gained momentum, with residents and businesses stepping up to support the initiative,” said Bekker.

Bekker added that the effort raised R11 900 within two weeks.

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“This money allowed us to buy 175 bags of asphalt to patch critical sections of roads, significantly improving safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians,” Bekker added.

“I believe this initiative highlights the power of community-driven action in addressing service delivery shortfalls.”

Bekker said his campaign mobilised resources and fostered a sense of shared responsibility for maintaining infrastructure.

“The project remains ongoing as volunteers and local teams continue to repair potholes to ensure safer and more navigable roads for all.

“All potholes should be filled by the middle of March with the wonderful contribution by locals. I thank every resident and business that joined the campaign to secure safer roads in Cullinan and Rayton,” Bekker concluded.