Councillor calls on JRA to address stormwater damage concerns on Randa Road

Shadow MMC for Transport Sean Krush and Ward 115 councillor Mark van der Merwe.
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17-02-2026
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Ward 115 leadership has urged the Johannesburg Roads Agency to investigate alleged drainage diversion blamed for worsening road deterioration and safety risks for residents and motorists.



Ward 115 residents and councillor Mark van der Merwe have raised serious concerns about extensive road damage along Randa Road, attributing the deterioration to ongoing stormwater drainage problems.



According to Van der Merwe, stormwater from attenuation dams and drainage infrastructure in Duff Road is being redirected incorrectly, resulting in a continuous flow of water along Randa Road.



Instead of feeding into the existing drainage system on Changa Road, he claims the water has been diverted to a kerbside outlet located approximately 500m before the next kerbside inlet.



“The road is literally disintegrating because of the water. The edges are collapsing, the centre of the road is collapsing, and water is running underneath the asphalt, causing further damage.”



He explained that the constant saturation of the ground has already resulted in fallen trees and poses risks to motorists and nearby properties.<

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