Lebubu farmers who use the D4 road near Mashau have started repairing potholes themselves after losing hope that Road Agency Limpopo (RAL) will intervene soon.
They began patching the road on 7 February, raising funds to buy sand, cement and hire machinery. Recent heavy rains have worsened the deteriorating surface, leaving sections riddled with potholes.
Motorists say poor maintenance is increasing transport costs and delaying produce deliveries. The D4 is a key link between farm...