Potholes resurface after heavy rains

The quality of road infrastructure work carried out by Polokwane Municipality has come under scrutiny from residents following the reemergence of potholes after the recent heavy rains.

- Koketšo Sekhwela

Concerns were raised about potholes recurring in the same locations that were patched in the latter months of 2025 across several parts of the city, including Bendor, Ladanna, the central business district (CBD) and surrounding areas. The municipality continued with its pothole patching programme until the December recess, approximately four to five months before consistent rainfall hit the city over the past two weeks. Many of the repaired sections have, however since deteriorated, particularly along Bulawayo, Witklip and Pietersburg streets in Ladanna, Thabo Mbeki, Bok and Potgieter streets.

Some residents interviewed by