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09/06/2026

PWV8 / K31 Route Determination: Feedback from 05 June Public Open Day

The COHWHS Association has received feedback from residents who attended the Public Open Day held at Usambara Lodge on Friday, 05 June 2026, regarding the current Route Determination and Environmental Screening process for the proposed PWV8 at N14 (P126-1) and K31 at M5.

Based on the feedback received, the current process appears to be a renewed planning and route-determination exercise, rather than an indication of imminent construction. It was reportedly indicated that there is currently no confirmed funding allocation for construction and that any future implementation would still require further formal processes, including landowner engagement and public comment.

Residents who attended raised important concerns regarding the suitability of the proposed routes, particularly given the known sensitivities of the area. These include dolomitic ground conditions, sinkholes, possible acid mine water impacts, river crossings, geotechnical safety concerns, and the proximity of the routes to the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.

This matter is not new to the Association. In 2018/2019, the COHWHS Association engaged with the previous JG Afrika process and made a formal submission on behalf of the Association and interested and affected parties. The same broad concerns remain relevant.

At this stage, the Association will await the formal report and supporting documentation before drawing any final conclusions. However, we encourage all residents, landowners and affected parties to ensure that they are registered as Interested and Affected Parties and to submit any comments, technical reports, photographs, maps or other relevant information for consideration.

The COHWHS Association will continue to monitor the process and will share further updates as they become available.

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09/06/2026

PUBLISHED on 27 May 2026:
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NOTICE TO MEMBERS AND INTERESTED & AFFECTED PARTIES: PWV8 / K31 ROUTE DETERMINATION PROCESS

The COHWHS Association has been made aware of a new Route Determination and Environmental Screening Investigation process relating to the proposed PWV8 at the N14 (P126-1) north-west of Krugersdorp and the K31 at M5 west of Diepsloot .

This appears to be a renewed public participation and route determination process similar in nature to the process undertaken in the area during 2018/2019 , when JG Afrika was appointed to manage the Environmental Feasibility Assessment and Public Participation process for the PWV8 realignment. At that time, the COHWHS Association coordinated input from members and other Interested and Affected Parties and submitted a formal response on behalf of the Association.

For background on the Association’s previous involvement and submission, please refer to the PWV8 Realignment page here:
https://cohwhs.com/PWV8Realignment.html

According to the current notice received, Interested and Affected Parties are invited to register on the project database between 18 May 2026 and 19 June 2026 . A public open day has also been scheduled for:

Date : Friday, 05 June 2026
Time : 10h00 – 12h00
Venue : Usambara Lodge, Plot 16, Honingklip, Muldersdrift, Krugersdorp

The notice identifies the Gauteng Province Department of Roads and Transport as the governing body, with Atana (Pty) Ltd listed as the Independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner. Project enquiries and registrations may be directed to the public participation consultants listed in the attached documents.

We encourage all members, residents, landowners and other affected parties to review the attached notice and registration form carefully, and to register as Interested and Affected Parties where appropriate.

The COHWHS Association will continue to monitor the process and will share further information as it becomes available.

PWV8 Realignment, route determination notices and supporting documents

27/05/2026

NOTICE TO MEMBERS AND INTERESTED & AFFECTED PARTIES: PWV8 / K31 ROUTE DETERMINATION PROCESS

The COHWHS Association has been made aware of a new Route Determination and Environmental Screening Investigation process relating to the proposed PWV8 at the N14 (P126-1) north-west of Krugersdorp and the K31 at M5 west of Diepsloot.

This appears to be a renewed public participation and route determination process similar in nature to the process undertaken in the area during 2018/2019, when JG Afrika was appointed to manage the Environmental Feasibility Assessment and Public Participation process for the PWV8 realignment. At that time, the COHWHS Association coordinated input from members and other Interested and Affected Parties and submitted a formal response on behalf of the Association.

For background on the Association’s previous involvement and submission, please refer to the PWV8 Realignment page here:
https://cohwhs.com/PWV8Realignment.html

According to the current notice received, Interested and Affected Parties are invited to register on the project database between 18 May 2026 and 19 June 2026. A public open day has also been scheduled for:

Date: Friday, 05 June 2026
Time: 10h00 – 12h00
Venue: Usambara Lodge, Plot 16, Honingklip, Muldersdrift, Krugersdorp

The notice identifies the Gauteng Province Department of Roads and Transport as the governing body, with Atana (Pty) Ltd listed as the Independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner. Project enquiries and registrations may be directed to the public participation consultants listed in the attached documents.

We encourage all members, residents, landowners and other affected parties to review the attached notice and registration form carefully, and to register as Interested and Affected Parties where appropriate.

The COHWHS Association will continue to monitor the process and will share further information as it becomes available.

PWV8 Realignment