Sinkholes, potholes and power cuts: ActionSA slams Merafong Municipality over crumbling infrastructure

ActionSA in Merafong has sounded the alarm over the worsening state of the local municipality’s infrastructure, long plagued by sinkholes, water leaks, and neglect

Vusi Mcunana, ActionSA Merafong Regional Chairperson, criticised the local government for its consistent failure to address longstanding service delivery issues.

“While the sinkhole crisis has garnered rightful attention, the broader infrastructure collapse in Merafong has been grossly overlooked,” Mcunana said.

“Every major entry and exit route into the municipality is riddled with dangerous potholes, and internal roads across several wards have become nearly impassable.”

Mcunana highlighted the risks posed to both motorists and pedestrians, emphasizing the severe impact on local businesses already grappling with economic challenges.

“In Ward 12, a malfunctioning transformer has left residents in prolonged darkness, now extending into its second week,” he added.

“The municipality’s failure to communicate a clear restoration plan is deeply concerning.”

Residents have been informed to brace for an