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Thandi M.
Observatory · 2h
Anyone know when Albert Rd is getting fixed? Third tyre this month in our street.
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Lerato N.
The pothole on Albert Rd got reported last week too. Ward office says crew this Thursday.
Sipho J.
Confirmed, I saw the cones go up this morning 👍
Thandi M.
Legend. Thanks for keeping us posted.
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