Potholes no problem for pre-primary crew: Brandishing buckets and spades, a group of preschoolers has taken on the task of completing unfinished roadworks outside their playschool in Gqeberha ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Toxic puffer fish mass washouts in Cape Town: The City of Cape Town has requested that people and their dogs stay clear of toxic evil eye puffer fish washed up on Cape Town’s beaches. Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Coach nabbed in child porn shock pleads innocence … [Read more...] about Potholes no problem for pre-primary crew – Gqeberha in the News
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Uitenhage Potholes Volume 2
A MyPE.co.za 'Uitenhage' selected video for you: This is a followup video of the Potholes in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape - this town is part of the Port Elizabeth municipality, but all the money gets spent there and not in Uitenhage - we are all getting tired of driving on roads that aren't fit for a 4x4 yet alone our cars. It's time for action! Click HERE to find more 'Uitenhage' videos. These videos are automatically selected based on youTube keywords - Click … [Read more...] about Uitenhage Potholes Volume 2
3 000 potholes remain unrepaired in Sunday’s River Valley
Dear MyPE There are over 3 000 potholes in the Sunday's River Valley Municipality (SRVM), but it remains unlikely that they will be repaired soon. It is inconceivable that a region with the second largest contribution to the economy of the Eastern Cape is constrained by collapsing infrastructure. This has a direct negative effect on the economy of SRVM in particular and the Eastern Cape in general. In response to legislature questions I submitted to the MEC of Cooperative Governance … [Read more...] about 3 000 potholes remain unrepaired in Sunday’s River Valley
Changing East Cape roads one pothole at a time
Eastern Cape residents are no strangers to potholes - but an innovative programme by the Department of Roads and Public Works (DRPW) is set on making potholes in the province a thing of the past. The Road Enterprise Development Programme (REDP), launched in March 2010, has been rolling out various roads maintenance projects throughout the Eastern Cape, including everything from large scale reseals and bridge-building to potholes and road failure reliefs. "Soon it will be smooth sailing in … [Read more...] about Changing East Cape roads one pothole at a time
Call these numbers to report snow and flood damage to roads
In the aftermath of the heavy rain we have endured during the past few days we expect many road related problems like "fresh" potholes making their appearance. There is a possibility of more flooding of road sections throughout or province and the more dangerous collapsing of road shoulders, which sometimes only appear a few days after heavy rain. For complaints and the reporting of potholes on Eastern Cape Roads the public should phone the Public Works hotline on 0800 864 951. This number … [Read more...] about Call these numbers to report snow and flood damage to roads
Bitumen Shortage Hampering Potholes Repair and New Road Surfacing
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's turn-around time for fixing potholes and the tarring of roads is currently adversely affected due to the national shortage of bitumen supplied by refineries all over the country. Bitumen is used in the manufacturing process to produce asphalt, which is a sticky black conglomerate, used in road construction where it is used to repair potholes, general road repairs and new road surfacing. Over the last couple of months, bitumen was either not available … [Read more...] about Bitumen Shortage Hampering Potholes Repair and New Road Surfacing
Tarring of Roads in Ward 9
Kindly take note that I received the following e-mail from Mawethu Civils (Pty) Ltd: "...We hereby wish to advise that our company will be commencing with roadworks in your ward on Monday the 14th November 2011. We will be working between Knoll Road (towards Sunridge Park Pump Station) and Link Road (next to Fernglen Shopping Centre). "We have identified that during the construction works which is expected to have a duration period of eight weeks...." Should you have any … [Read more...] about Tarring of Roads in Ward 9
Start Reporting Those Potholes – Millions Allocated to fix Them
The Department of Public Works has set aside around R210 million to fix the country's potholes, build low bridges and maintain garden services. Public Works Minister Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon following a meeting with all nine provincial MECs. Addressing the media, the minister explained that work on the three projects, which are necessary following the recent floods in the country that have left certain roads impassable and washed away bridges, will … [Read more...] about Start Reporting Those Potholes – Millions Allocated to fix Them
