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Oct 12 2024 In other parts of South Africa hijackings are a result of poor policing enforcement intelligence prosecutions To sum it up the incompetence of this govt in enforcing law and order Potholes maybe an opportunist weapon but it s not a symptom of the disease LarrySi76339288 said Read also
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The closest streams to the north and west are also part of the Lake Erie drainage but bordering streams to the south and east flow into Lake Ontario crossing the Niagara Escarpment which runs in a north south direction 16km to the east of Blue Springs Creek The regional climate is subhumid continental with moderate winters and warm summers
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The majority of potholes form when water penetrates the asphalt due to the cracking of the road s asphalt surfacing when roads have to carry higher volumes of traffic than they were originally designed to carry or when routine maintenance has not taken place due to funding availability
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Potholes are caused by the expansion and contraction of water after it has entered into the ground under the pavement As the weight of cars and trucks pass over the weak spot in the road pieces of the pavement weaken which causes the material to break down from the weight creating the pothole
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7 days agoIt s not only about potholes that Bainimarama and Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum are the cause of the increase in prices in the country 15 s following their 21 17 victory against South Africa
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Sep 28 2022Potholes can cause damage to car wheels dents in the rims and suspension parts deflated tires a wheel alignment problem damage to the undercarriage and so on According to the Fact Sheet of Pothole Damage drivers of the United States have spent USD 15 billion to repair vehicle damages caused by potholes between 2024 and 2024 [ 4 ]
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Increased public concern about potholes on South African 13 01 2024 Home Accidents Increased public concern about potholes on South African roads Increased public concern about potholes on South African roads Posted By jonckie on Jan 13 look at the state of the roads in the arrive alive campaign and not always blame dangerous driving and speeding as the cause of deaths
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Oct 20 2022THIS WAS RECENTLY REVEALED According to a report by Jacaranda FM the former South African Road Federation chairperson Mutshutshu Nxumalo claimed that South Africa has more 25 million potholes
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Jun 21 2022SCARY POTHOLES IN KZN BLAMED FOR THE ACCIDENT The poor condition of roads in KwaZulu Natal has led many onlookers to believe this to be the primary cause for the tyre to burst Some comments
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Abstract Development of potholes on Indian roads and streets is a very common phenomenon Potholes are one of the public s main local concerns as they are highly visible defects Many perceive
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We design our bikes for individual personal use Please read your warranty carefully to understand how the bike should be used Riding the bike off road or under high impact usage jumping curbs will invalidate the warranty and may cause frame damage or rider injury In addition it is your responsibility to maintain your bicycle so that it remains safe and road worthy
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3 days agoEurope is waking up to a new need to defend itself since Russia invaded Ukraine As children in Lithuania headed back to class this autumn some of their schools were marked with new stickers Hundreds have been designated as bomb shelters In Finland defence forces have been assembling modular military fortifications and practising landing jets on the highways
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Potholes are most commonly found on rural roads those roads between smaller towns where the road maintenance falls under the control of the local authorities They are also often found in residential areas where road maintenance has been neglected and where trucks often pass to make deliveries to shopping centres in those areas
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The reason for this design is to allow water that dropped on any part of the road to run out of the road surface quickly to any of the sides due to the slope that exists between each side and the center of the road because the longer it stays the more chance of going deep into the asphalt pavement to create a chance for pothole occurrence
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Jul 4 2022Therefore what are the real causes of poverty in Africa 1 Bad Governance/Corruption In respect of this point it is generally presumed that the African continent is blessed with an ocean of resources but unfortunately bedeviled by unscrupulous leaders and bad governance
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Feb 16 2021The frequent freeze/thaw cycles of melting snow coupled with spring rain erodes the pavement and that is what causes potholes and cracks formation Winter is the peak period for asphalt pavement damage particularly in cases of frequent melting and freezing This can rapidly cause the occurrence of eggshell cracks or potholes
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There are many factors that can cause potholes The following stages demonstrate how a combination of weather and wear and tear is one of the major causes of potholes on roads Stage
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Oct 2 2022Briefly low phase years of the El Nino Southern Oscillation are accompanied by reductions in heat release and convection over tropical southern Africa caused by adjustments in the Walker Circulation and a retarded number of tropical temperate troughs across South Africa Fewer cloud bands occur and rainfall is diminished Harrison 1986
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Apr 9 2021It cited data from the Johannesburg Roads Agency which received reports of 4 972 potholes from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2024 These reports came from a hotline JRA staff and inspectors and others The agency set itself the target of repairing 140 732 potholes during this period But it said it succeeded in repairing only 46 981 potholes
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Above and beyond the structural reasons which involve the quality of the materials used there are a number of other reasons including the environment as well as traffic loading which increase the likelihood of pothole formation The anticipated damage to your vehicle could result in damages to your car suspension steering alignment
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This winter two million new potholes are expected to break up our roads caused by a lethal combination of freezing wet weather and council cuts to road repairs These craters cause
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5 days agoThe only factors bringing us all insecurity and fear are the fear of waking up to dry taps when we need to get ready for school and work the paranoia from potholes that spike mechanical costs for
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Chemical degradation chemical exposure alkali aggregate reactions bacterial action Corrosion of the reinforcement steel carbonation chlorides stray electrical current Mechanical attack impact overloading movement earthquake explosion Physical damage freeze/thaw action thermal movements shrinkage abrasion wear
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Pavement pothole is a result of complex distress as pavement cracking through fatigue under repeated loadings and environmental cycles deformation of the flexible pavement structure through shearing and disintegration of materials when mechanical or chemical bonds are broken through weathering infiltration or loading
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Oct 5 2022Potholes form because asphalt road surfaces eventually crack under the heat of the day and the constant stresses of traffic These cracks allow snow and rainwater to seep into the underlying dirt and gravel During cold nights the water freezes and expands pushing out some of the dirt and gravel leaving a hole when the water eventually melts
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Oct 6 2022Overweight and obesity happen over time when a person takes in more calories than what is used Causes include An Inactive Lifestyle Many South Africans are not very physically active One reason for this is that many people spend hours in front of TVs and computers doing work schoolwork and leisure activities
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South Africans have become used to deteriorating road conditions and swerving for potholes Most local drivers know the financial pain and inconvenience these holes in the ground can cause While most Metro s will reimburse you for any damage caused to your car by a pothole the process to make a claim is arduous and often times takes months
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Mar 12 2022South Africa s roads in dire state From the roads in cities suburbs to rural areas the state of the country s roads are dire The pothole backlog saw Roodepoort residents fix 100
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Apr 20 2022Potholes are the result of many factors including the increased volume of vehicles on our roads the higher than average seasonal rainfalls as well as the lack of ongoing maintenance on South Africa s roads
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