IOL Logo
Sunday, June 8, 2025

Latest News & Developments

pothole

Motorist awarded R26. 6m after pothole accident leaves her paraplegic

A motorist has been awarded R26. 6 million in compensation after a pothole accident left her paraplegic, highlighting the negligence of the North West Department of Public Works.

Cape Times News
Zelda Venter|Published

State must pay R26. 6m to motorist left a paraplegic after accident caused by pothole

A motorist has been awarded R26. 6 million in compensation after a pothole accident left her paraplegic, highlighting the negligence of the North West Department of Public Works.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published

R216 million pothole repair programme rolled out in KZN

The PSA has welcomed the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport's ambitious plan to address the staggering 3. 12 million pothole backlog in Pietermaritzburg.

News South Africa
Xolile Mtembu|Published

UK announces measures to fix pothole 'scourge'

The ever-growing number of potholes, which can damage cars and cause accidents, infuriates motorists so much it has even become an election issue.

News World
AFP|Published

WATCH: Good Samaritans rescue Chatsworth policewoman stuck in pothole

Five people physically lifted the car from out of the pothole, much to the relief of the officer

News Education
Yoshini Perumal|Published