Deep cavity beneath small hole in R2296 near KaMagugu discovered
The hole has been barricaded for further investigation into the causes.
Photos showing a deep cavity underneath a small hole on the R2296 near KaMagugu were distributed on social media by community members over the weekend, from Saturday June 17.
The hole seems small, but the photos show a large hollow space underground.
It is positioned on the left lane going towards KaMagugu from Mbombela, just before the intersection to Valencia.
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The spokesperson for the Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport, Bongani Dhlamini, said the department is aware of the issue.
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“It has been barricaded and our team of engineers are attending to the matter for further investigation on the causes,” he said.
