Five potholes left, Pretoria? Help us map the real story on the City’s roads

Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya recently stated that only five potholes remain across the entire city — a claim that has sparked disbelief among many residents and ward councillors.

Now, we’re calling on you to help us map the real pothole problem in Pretoria.

Use our interactive tool to report potholes in your area and be part of a community-driven initiative to hold the city accountable. Let’s find out if there really are just five.

Moya made these claims in her 100-day turnaround plan for the city, published in February 2025.

She said her administration had fixed 687 of the 692 potholes it inherited from the previous municipal government. Leaving only five potholes left to be fixed.

Moya was voted in as mayor on October 2024, after her party ActionSA switched allegiances and helped the ANC oust DA mayor Cilliers Brink.

According to former Finance MMC and ward councilour Jacqui Uys, there are more than 200 potholes in Equestria, Wapadrand, and Die Wilgers.

“After significant pressure, the municipality repaired some — but the quality was poor, and many have already started breaking up again.

“The DA is now working with the community, the local Community Upliftment Precinct (CUP), and the Equestria JEA to get the rest fixed.

“We’ve already repaired over 100 potholes ourselves.”

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