Hole sinks business
(WorldNews Africa)

Pretoria - The owner of News Café in Centurion has been forced to close down after almost 20 years as a result of slow business linked to the unrepaired sinkhole on the corner of Jean Avenue and Gerhard Street. Gerry Kanaris had been trading near the intersection where the massive sinkhole appeared in May, causing major inconvenience in the neighbourhood. The area and roads leading to it were closed as part of a traffic management plan. Traffic was then rerouted via a nearby petrol service station, while most motorists preferred to completely avoid the affected area. Business people in the area previously expressed worries that they may have to close down because of delays by the City...