East London's Pothole Crisis: Taxi Drivers Struggle, City Pledges Millions in Repairs

East London Roads in Crisis: Potholes Cripple Businesses, City Responds East London, South Africa – Taxi drivers in East London are facing significant financial hardship due to the deteriorating condition of the city's roads. Potholes are causing widespread vehicle damage, resulting in costly repairs and lost income, according to Inga Nkuzo, a taxi operator interviewed in the video. "We constantly instead of generating profits from our business, having to spend all that money fixing the cars that are basically caused by the road that was supposed to be fine." The Buffalo City Metro acknowledges the problem and has allocated 300 million rand for road maintenance this fiscal year, along with an additional 90 million rand grant from the National Treasury. Lizelle Maurice, CEO of the Border-Kei Chamber of Business, emphasizes the importance of prioritizing road repairs to attract tourists and investors, stating that the city competes with other major South African cities for the same pool of resources. The Metro also cites climate change as an exacerbating factor. While the situation is challenging, the significant investment suggests a commitment to improving East London’s infrastructure and boosting the local economy.