Our experience has been one of constant discomfort, hazard, and apprehension. We, the residents of Hahns, Willie Van De Merwe, and Totius Rd streets, have raised this petition given our distressing daily experience of non-tarmac roads. The current poor conditions of the roads pose a serious risk to safety for pedestrian and vehicular traffic alike. Not having tarred street surfaces increases the probability of accidents due to slippery or uneven surfaces, creates much dust, and causes damage to vehicles.

We ask the local authorities to recognize the urgent need to tarmac these roads, as it is their responsibility to maintain the infrastructure that ensures the safety and well-being of citizens. We believe that tarmacking is a basic right of ours and not a luxury. Factually, in a research by National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP), it has been shown that properly maintained tarmac roads lower the risk of fatal accidents by 11%. Maintaining good roads also contributes to the economic well-being of the society, making it easier for businesses to operate comfortably.

We urge the relevant bodies to take note and act on this matter urgently. Therefore, we request everyone who shares this concern to sign this petition and join us in our endeavor to get our streets tarred. This is not only for our safety, comfort, and better living conditions, but also for a prosperous society. Sign this petition and help us bring about much-needed change.