Motorists in this area only enjoy a drivable road whenever a prominent politician is visiting Nkowankowa township.

The previous work on pothole patching and road maintenance was done during the preparation for the late Former Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni’s funeral in October 2024.

The road maintenance didn’t last longer than three months.

The anticipation visit of President Cryil Ramaphosa at Nkowa Nkowa stadium for the national Women’s Day commemoration ( August 2025) brought relief amongst residents.

Service delivery and substance abuse continue to be the daily struggle of Greater Tzanen municipality townships ( Nkowa Nkowa, Lenyenye) and 125 rural villages.

This route (D673) is crucial for accessing the Letaba hospital that admits patients from all corners of the Mopani district households and also in supporting local Citrus farms.

Provincial department spokesperson Emmanuel Mongwe says the department is aware of the road state and proper measures will be taken soon.

” We are starting next week to do resurfacing work,” said the Provincial Department Spokesperson Emmanuel Mongwe.

Residents have lost hope in the ruling party ( ANC) governance and planning to vote for the Democratic Alliance party in the upcoming 2026 Local Government Elections. DA party received 88, 388 votes in the 2024 Provincial Elections.

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