DA member of the National Council of Provinces, George Michalakis, explains that the amount that has been claimed amounts to at least one claim against the department per day. 

The civil claims seem to be from road users who suffered damages due to potholes on provincial roads.

Michalakis stated that the money that has been claimed also represents roughly 1 500 non-fatal pothole accidents over four years.

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Web A total of R1 809 846.86 has been paid out in civil claims against the department and the breakdown is as follows:

• 2018/2019 - R561 393.72

• 2019/2020 - R438 588.36

• 2020/2021 - R203 565.87

• 2021/2022 - R606 298.91

OFM News previously reported that the departmental spokesperson, Hillary Mophethe, confirmed motorist can now claim for damage to their vehicles caused by potholes. 

Mophethe says motorists can submit their claims to specific municipalities for any damages encountered in towns or townships, but for damages incurred on a national road it is the responsibility of the South African National Road Agency (SANRAL).

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