Although the recent good rains over the Soutpansberg have been widely welcomed, they have also worsened the already terrible condition of the R522 road between Louis Trichardt and Vivo. February marks the tenth month since the rehabilitation project began—a project marred by controversy, including Road Agency Limpopo (RAL) not renewing the contract of the appointed contractor, Tycofield, due to unsatisfactory performance. All construction work remains at a standstill.
In mid-Apri...