居民齐心协力修复破旧的比勒陀利亚道路

比勒陀利亚北部小农场的居民已经厌倦了，他们自己动手修复道路上的坑洼。卡尼尔斯·斯密特 (Karneels Smit) 和他的兄弟弗朗西斯 (Francisios) 以及一小队工人，用装满沙子的饲料袋填补了科因路上半米深的坑。居民已向茨瓦内市寻求帮助，但尚未收到答复。

Residents Take Matters into Their Own Hands as Pretoria's Roads Fall into Disrepair

比勒陀利亚道路年久失修，居民自行解决问题

Exasperated residents of small holdings north of Pretoria have grown weary of waiting for the authorities to address the deplorable state of their roads. Determined to no longer tolerate the treacherous conditions that hinder their daily lives and jeopardize their safety, they have embarked on a self-initiated road repair campaign.

比勒陀利亚北部小农场的愤怒居民已经厌倦了等待当局解决他们糟糕的道路状况。他们决心不再容忍阻碍他们日常生活和危及他们安全的险恶条件，开始了自发的道路修复运动。

Karneels Smit, a resident whose family has been farming livestock in the area for generations, vividly recounted the impact the dilapidated roads have had on their business and the well-being of their community. "Our clients complain about the arduous journey to reach us. We have elderly neighbors with modest vehicles who struggle to navigate the flooded roads, making it impossible for them to traverse safely," he lamented.

居民卡尼尔斯·斯密特 (Karneels Smit) 的家族世代在该地区饲养牲畜，他生动地讲述了破旧的道路对其生意和社区福祉造成的影响。 “我们的客户抱怨到达我们这里的路途艰辛。我们有年迈的邻居，他们的车辆简陋，他们很难在被洪水淹没的道路上行驶，这使得他们无法安全通过，”他感叹道。

Smit expressed his dismay at the depth of some potholes, measuring over half a meter. "Three pickup trucks have gotten stuck in these gaping holes, and the roadside is littered with car bumpers and parts from vehicles we've had to pull out," he explained.

斯密特对一些深度超过半米的坑洞表示沮丧。 “三辆皮卡车被困在这些大洞里，路边散落着汽车保险杠和我们不得不拉出的车辆零件，”他解释道。

Undeterred by the magnitude of the task, Smit and his brother, Francios, gathered a small team of workers to tackle the most pressing potholes on Coin Road. Using innovative methods, they filled the cavities with sandbags and leveled the surface with rocks before meticulously covering them with soil and compacting it.

斯密特和他的兄弟弗朗西斯并没有被这项艰巨的任务吓倒，他们召集了一小队工人来解决科因路上最紧迫的坑洼。他们采用创新方法，用沙袋填充空洞，并用岩石平整表面，然后小心翼翼地用土壤覆盖并压实。

"We notified the City of Tshwane about our efforts and invited them to participate," Smit stated. "We are eager for their assistance, but we couldn't afford to wait any longer."

“我们向茨瓦内市通报了我们的努力，并邀请他们参与，”斯密特说。 “我们渴望他们的帮助，但我们不能再等了。”

The community's unwavering support for the initiative has been heartwarming. Other residents have volunteered their workers and equipment, and a generous individual stopped by to provide refreshments for the tireless crew. "We are deeply appreciative of their contributions, no matter how small," said a grateful resident who had suffered damage to his Volkswagen Polo after encountering a particularly treacherous pothole.

社区对这一倡议的坚定支持令人感动。其他居民自愿提供了他们的工人和设备，还有一位慷慨的人停下来为不知疲倦的工作人员提供茶点。 “我们对他们的贡献深表感谢，无论贡献有多小，”一位心怀感激的居民说道，他的大众 Polo 在遇到特别危险的坑洼后受损。

Johan Loots, media coordinator for the Lusthof Landowners' Association, identified Coin Road and Apies River Road as the most severely impacted thoroughfares in the area. "Apies River Road has become more potholes than road," Loots declared. "Residents have resorted to driving on the dirt shoulder adjacent to the tarmac."

Lusthof 土地所有者协会的媒体协调员 Johan Loots 认为 Coin Road 和 Apies River Road 是该地区受影响最严重的道路。 “阿皮斯河路变得比马路还坑坑洼洼，”鲁茨宣称。 “居民们只好在停机坪附近的土路肩上行驶。”

Loots highlighted the dangers posed by the roads during emergencies. "When it rains, we must use back roads to reach the city, adding 20 minutes to our commute. We are also in the middle of the field burning season, and swift response to wildfires is crucial on these treacherous roads."

抢劫凸显了紧急情况下道路造成的危险。 “下雨时，我们必须走小路到达城市，这样通勤时间就会增加 20 分钟。我们也正处于野火燃烧季节，在这些危险的道路上，迅速应对野火至关重要。”

The impassibility of the roads extends to emergency vehicles, ambulances, and fire trucks. "Our neighborhood watch volunteers must exercise exceptional caution while patrolling or responding to emergencies," Loots explained.

紧急车辆、救护车和消防车都无法通行。 “我们的邻里守望志愿者在巡逻或应对紧急情况时必须格外小心，”鲁茨解释道。

Carika Lemmer, treasurer of the Lusthof Landowners' Association, recalled a recent medical emergency involving a resident with blood clots. "Transporting him on these roads was a grave risk," she recalled. The deteriorating roads, Lemmer emphasized, not only inconvenience residents but also have life-or-death consequences.

Lusthof 土地所有者协会财务主管卡里卡·莱默 (Carika Lemmer) 回忆起最近发生的一起医疗紧急情况，涉及一名患有血栓的居民。 “在这些道路上运送他是一个巨大的风险，”她回忆道。莱默强调，道路恶化不仅给居民带来不便，还会带来生死攸关的后果。

"Our patience has run out," Lemmer asserted. "I have been pursuing assistance from the City for a year now, but a genuine solution remains elusive." In a desperate attempt to make the roads passable, some residents have resorted to filling potholes with sand-filled Coke bottles. "It provided temporary relief, but the bottles were washed away during subsequent floods," she said.

“我们的耐心已经耗尽了，”莱默断言。 “一年来我一直在寻求市政府的援助，但真正的解决方案仍然难以实现。”为了让道路通行，一些居民绝望地用装满沙子的可乐瓶来填补坑洼。 “它提供了暂时的缓解，但瓶子在随后的洪水中被冲走了，”她说。

Despite repeated requests for comment, the City of Tshwane has not provided an official response regarding the residents' self-help road repair initiative. However, the residents remain determined to improve their living conditions and ensure the safety of their community. They implore the authorities to fulfill their responsibilities and provide the necessary support to address the deplorable state of the roads north of Pretoria.

尽管多次要求置评，茨瓦内市尚未就居民自助道路修复倡议做出正式回应。然而，居民们仍然决心改善他们的生活条件并确保社区的安全。他们恳求当局履行职责并提供必要的支持，以解决比勒陀利亚北部道路状况不佳的问题。