By OBAKENG MAJE
20 February2025- Many roads continue to be either inaccessible or slippery across the North West province due to torrential rainfall. The Provincial Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (PROVJOINTS) made up of various government departments and security forces, led by the South African Police Service (SAPS) said it would like to warn the public and motorists to be extra cautious.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said rains that have been experienced in the past few days caused flooding of low-lying bridges, dams and rivers. Mokgwabone said furthermore, major roads in the have been flooded in some areas such as N12, near Stilfontein and Klerksdorp, R503 in Hartbeesfontein, N14 between Sannieshof and Delareyville.
“This includes R30 between Klerksdorp and Venterdorp, R509 between Koster and Lichtenburg, R52 between Koster and Rustenburg and N18 outside Mahikeng towards Setlagole.
“Motorists are therefore requested to drive carefully and avoid crossing flooded roads. Parents and the general public should where possible, avoid swimming or crossing low-lying flooded bridges, rivers and roads as it is dangerous to do so,” he said.
Mokgwabone further said the PROVJOINTS has activated District Joint Operational Centres (JOCs). He added that the public is requested to monitor weather alerts on various communication platforms and to contact local Disaster Management Centres or police stations.
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