Relief for Laudium as long-standing sinkhole finally repaired amid Tshwane's R180m crisis

AFTER years of uncertainty, the Laudium community can finally breathe a sigh of relief after the notorious sinkhole that first appeared at the local soccer grounds in 2019 has been successfully repaired.

- RAPULA MOATSHE [e-mail]

Kholofelo Morodi, City of Tshwane MMC for Corporate and Shared Services, said the recent rehabilitation of the sinkhole started in May this year and came with a hefty price tag of R3.2 million, saving R300 000 from the original estimate.

Meanwhile, the city is struggling to secure funds to address over 50 other sinkholes, leaving residents living in uncertainty. Morodi previously said the municipality has a budget shortfall of more than R180m after allocating a R14.7m budget to tackle the sinkhole crisis.

Regarding the Laudium sinkhole, she said: “We recognise the disruption this has caused to the Laudium community and sporting fraternity over the years, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude for the patience and understanding shown throughout this process.”