Gauteng seeks national aid for Centurion sinkhole crisis

THE Gauteng Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) department is collaborating with the Gauteng Department of Infrastructure and Development (GDID) and the City of Tshwane to address the growing sinkhole crisis in Centurion by seeking national assistance to rehabilitate affected areas.

- RAPULA MOATSHE

Cogta MEC Jacob Mamabolo announced on X after visiting a newly formed sinkhole in Lyttelton Manor, Centurion, that the three parties are in the process of compiling a detailed report on the Centurion sinkhole situation.

He said the objective for putting together a comprehensive report was to secure resources from the national government to rehabilitate the affected areas.

He explained that the work of the technical and professional teams from GDID is crucial in assessing the full extent of sinkhole damage in the area.

“Over the past few years, 63 sinkholes have formed in this area alone, posing serious risks to infrastructure, safety, and development. Accurate assessments are the first step toward meaningful intervention,” he said.