Hyde Park sees real progress in War on Potholes

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05-08-2025
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Executive Mayor Dada Morero did a site visit to assess the progress of his War on Potholes, happy about the progress made in Hyde Park.

Just weeks after launching the City of Johannesburg’s ambitious War on Potholes campaign, Executive Mayor Dada Morero visited Ward 90, on August 1, to personally inspect progress on road repairs and infrastructure upgrades.

Accompanied by the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) team and Ward 90 councillor Martin Williams, Morero reaffirmed the city’s commitment to improving roads and restoring essential services across all regions.

A storm water drain surrounded by debris and caution tape, at the intersection of Christopherson Road and Hurlingham Road. Photo: Xoliswa Zakwe

Launched on July 10, the War on Potholes initiative targets pothole repairs and road resurfacing, starting in Ward 90 and expanding to all 135 wards across Johannesburg within the current financial year.

The campaign forms part of Morero’s broader promise to prioritise infrastructure, improve mobility, and restore dignity in line with his 2025 State of the City Address. “We are here in Hyde Park, once again in Ward 90. We made a commitment that we will be dealing with all the potholes, where possible. We’ll do resurfacing and restoring storm water systems. So, we’re here to assess the progress that we’ve made.

“The city is at work, and will continue to restore the roads, storm water systems, and traffic lights in your areas. I hope it will be better for the residents, and they will have better roads.”

The inspection revealed significant resurfacing progress in Hyde Park and surrounding areas of Region B, with storm water restoration and road patching still underway.

Former City of Johannesburg manager Mavela Dlamini, Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero, and Ward 90 councillor Martin Williams inspect road repairs progress and infrastructure upgrades in Hyde Park. Photo: Xoliswa Zakwe

Morero’s visit was met with appreciation from Williams. “We’re very grateful for the progress made since your last visit. This is an interim inspection and it’s going very, very well. We’ve seen quite a bit of resurfacing and pothole work. This particular area [corner of Christopherson Road and Hurlingham Road] is mainly a storm water repair site, and it’s still underway, but we’re very satisfied so far.

“We’re very happy for the attention that’s finally being shown to Region B. We needed a lot done and now it’s being done.”

Morero added: “The War on Potholes is being hailed as a key step towards making Johannesburg a safer, more accessible city for all, aiming to reduce road hazards, enhance daily commuting, and renew public confidence in local governance.”