Action Needed to Address Appalling Condition of Alma Roads

The apparent indifference to the appalling condition of roads in and around Alma should not be tolerated; decisive action is needed to address it.

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) today sent a letter to Limpopo’s MEC for Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, Mr Sebataolo Rachoene, seeking clarity on the lack of visible progress with road maintenance in the area.

Although the Department indicated in writing in March this year that maintenance work on the D975, D2748 and D1082 in the Modimolle/Mookgophong Local Municipality had already started or would commence soon, local residents and farmers say there is little to no sign of improvement.

On 19 May, the party attended a community meeting at the Alma road camp, organised by local farmers with the aim of concluding a cooperative agreement between residents and the District Department of Transport.

It was agreed that there would be more frequent engagement with community representatives to ensure that the most important routes are prioritised.

These roads are critically important for agricultural activities, school transport, emergency vehicles and the local economy.

The current appalling condition of the roads not only poses a safety risk, but also reduces the quality of residents’ daily lives.

Consequently, the Freedom Front Plus requested the Department to provide feedback on the following within seven working days:

• progress with the D975;
• the status and timeframe for the D2748;
• remedial action on the D1082, including resolving fire hazards caused by felled trees and dumped rubble;
• the relevant technical team’s inspection report;
• the planned work schedule as from 1 July 2026; and
• dates for a follow-up meeting in Alma.

The Alma community has been patiently waiting for long enough. It is time for providing clear answers, ensuring accountability and visibly taking action.

The Freedom Front Plus will keep pressing to ensure that Alma residents have access to safe and proper roads, to which they are entitled.

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