Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council -
1) notes that while 10% of fatal road accidents are as a result of the condition of the roads, the provincial department of transport of KwaZulu-Natal has undertaken to fix potholes within 48 hours of their being reported;
2) further notes that corrective action against contractors who deliver poor workmanship in fixing potholes on roads will be tightened up;
3) also notes that, in view of the department's commitment to improving road maintenance and the quality of workmanship, contractors who do not do a proper job will be compelled to rectify any poor workmanship immediately, at their own cost, while they would furthermore face the possibility of being blacklisted;
4) further notes that in order to achieve these objectives and to ensure compliance with high standards of quality and workmanship, the department has established a monitoring and evaluation team; and
5) takes this opportunity to welcome this initiative and to commend the KwaZulu-Natal department of transport on its commitment and efforts in this regard.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.