EDITORIAL | A life was lost because of a pothole — meanwhile, City of Joburg workers claim R946m in overtime

Even after it was reported with repeated follow-ups, the visible hazard gaped until it claimed a delivery driver’s life

07 April 2025 - 04:30 By TIMESLIVE PREMIUM EDITORIAL

The life of a delivery driver was cut short last week when he was involved in an accident caused by a pothole in Northriding, Johannesburg. ..

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