MERAFONG - The Merafong Municipality is blaming red tape for the slow response to the sinkhole crisis in Khutsong.
It's been declared a provincial disaster area, but making that national will free up more funds.
Officials say bureaucracy is standing in the way of that escalation.
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Sinkholes have plagued Khutsong for decades and the crisis seems to be getting worse.
Residents are living in fear of homes being swallowed.
eNCA's Manqoba Mchunu visited the area and filed this report.