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Summer Rains Lead More Potholes Csir Warns

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)Ref: https://www.csir.co.za/summer-rains-lead-more-potholes-csir-warns

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Collected on 21 September 2026

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This is a CSIR news article warning that summer rains are expected to produce more potholes and related road problems in South Africa. It says urgent road maintenance and pothole repairs are needed and reports that the CSIR has compiled a technical guideline on pothole causes, prevention and repair.

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guideline document on pothole causes, prevention and repair

The CSIR has compiled a technical guide explaining why potholes form, how to curb and prevent them, and how to properly repair seven identified categories of potholes.

Who it is for: motorists and organisations responsible for road maintenance and pothole repair
How to act on it: The text does not state how to obtain or access the guideline document.

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the CSIR has compiled a guideline document that covers the causes, prevention and repair methods of potholes.

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https://www.csir.co.za/summer-rains-lead-more-potholes-csir-warns

Key Takeaways

CSIR warning of more potholes during the coming summer rains
Urgent road maintenance and pothole repair needed
CSIR guideline covers pothole causes, prevention and repair methods
Hans Ittmann, Executive Director of CSIR Built Environment
South Africa's roads
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Hans Ittmann
CSIR Built Environment