Following Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s bold commitment to fixing the pothole crisis within 72 hours of being reported, many residents are now left wondering how this will work. During his State of the Province Address, Lesufi acknowledged the daily road challenges faced by motorists, including non-functioning traffic lights and potholes and outlined his plan to tackle these issues head-on. 

Speaking to the SABC, Lesufi admitted that he shares the frustrations of road users. “I’m part of this province myself, driving through these traffic lights and potholes,” he said.

Major roads to be resurfaced 

Following Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s bold commitment to fixing potholes within 72 hours of being reported, many residents are now left wondering how this will actually work.  

During his State of the Province Address, Lesufi acknowledged the daily road challenges faced by motorists, including non-functioning traffic lights and potholes, and outlined his plan to tackle these issues head-on. Speaking to the SABC, Lesufi admitted that he shares the frustrations of road users. “I’m part of this province myself, driving through these traffic lights and potholes,” he said. 

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Introducing the 72-Hour Pothole Repair Line  

A key element of Lesufi’s plan is the establishment of a dedicated pothole repair line, where residents can report road damage with the promise of repairs within 72 hours. 

“We are now establishing a 72-hour pothole repair line, to ensure that all potholes reported can be repaired within that timeframe,” he announced. 

However, despite this ambitious goal, many unanswered questions remain. HOT 102.7FM reached out to the Gauteng Transport Department and the Premier’s Office for further details on how this rapid repair system would be implemented. 

At the time of reporting, no official response had been received, leaving motorists sceptical about whether this initiative will truly deliver on its promise or simply become another road repair backlog. 

Final Thoughts 

Although Premier Lesufi’s pledge to fix potholes within 72 hours raises hopes for smoother roads, doubts persist by unresolved issues with execution. As Gauteng waits to see if this bold plan delivers, stay tuned to HOT 102.7FM for updates on this developing story. Will the hotline hit a pothole or pave the way?