Statement of Support
We, the undersigned residents and property owners of Picasso Street, Moreleta Park (Pretoria East) and the immediate surrounds, hereby petition the City of Tshwane to approve the installation of traffic-calming measures on Picasso Street, specifically:
- Speed humps along key sections of Picasso Street; and
- A mini traffic circle (roundabout) at the appropriate intersection as advised by traffic engineering guidelines.
- Persistent speeding and cut-through traffic on Picasso Street present an ongoing risk to residents, pedestrians, and children accessing nearby shops and services.
- On 22 October 2025, a vehicle collided with an electricity pole on the street, obstructing a resident’s gate. This incident was reported to Tshwane under reference number 6001304706, highlighting the urgency of effective traffic calming.
- The area features high pedestrian activity, driveways with limited visibility, and frequent turning movements—conditions where speed-reduction features are proven to prevent accidents and reduce severity.
As confirmed by AfriForum, the project costs will be covered by the community at no cost to the City of Tshwane. The community stands ready to coordinate implementation with AfriForum.
All that is required from the City is the letter of approval permitting installation in accordance with municipal standards.
This petition follows:
- A resident poll evidencing strong support for traffic calming; and
- Coordinated communication with AfriForum confirming their willingness to fund and assist with the project.
We respectfully request that the City of Tshwane:
- Issues the written approval for the installation of the speed humps and mini circle on Picasso Street; and
- Engages with resident representatives/AfriForum to confirm placement in line with City standards and traffic engineering best practice.
Prompt approval will materially improve road safety, quality of life, and protection of municipal and private property on Picasso Street.
29 Comments
People drive at a speed of 120km per hour down Picasso street, passing two sharp turns, without decrease any speed. If you show them to slow down, they came back up in Picasso street with a enormous speed just by purpose.
708b Picasso Street. “Due to the ongoing danger caused by speeding taxis, reckless driving, and repeated animal fatalities, we, the residents, urgently request the installation of three speed bumps and one mini circle in Picasso Street to protect our community and ensure road safety for all.”
Note that there are also TWO day care centres on Picasso St, yet this road is used like a race track to bypass traffic on the surrounding roads.
Trying to get out of my driveway is dangerous. Cars cut through our street and speed up and down. Pets have been killed by speeding drivers.
705 Picasso street. Speed bumps are needed in Picasso street due to reckless drivers and taxi's using this street. Mini circles are needed at both intersections: Picasso and Wekker as well as Picasso and Witdoring streets.
48B Doringboom street
13 KORT STREET
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Statement of Support
We, the undersigned residents and property owners of Picasso Street, Moreleta Park (Pretoria East) and the immediate surrounds, hereby petition the City of Tshwane to approve the installation of traffic-calming measures on Picasso Street, specifically:
- Speed humps along key sections of Picasso Street; and
- A mini traffic circle (roundabout) at the appropriate intersection as advised by traffic engineering guidelines.
- Persistent speeding and cut-through traffic on Picasso Street present an ongoing risk to residents, pedestrians, and children accessing nearby shops and services.
- On 22 October 2025, a vehicle collided with an electricity pole on the street, obstructing a resident’s gate. This incident was reported to Tshwane under reference number 6001304706, highlighting the urgency of effective traffic calming.
- The area features high pedestrian activity, driveways with limited visibility, and frequent turning movements—conditions where speed-reduction features are proven to prevent accidents and reduce severity.
As confirmed by AfriForum, the project costs will be covered by the community at no cost to the City of Tshwane. The community stands ready to coordinate implementation with AfriForum.
All that is required from the City is the letter of approval permitting installation in accordance with municipal standards.
This petition follows:
- A resident poll evidencing strong support for traffic calming; and
- Coordinated communication with AfriForum confirming their willingness to fund and assist with the project.
We respectfully request that the City of Tshwane:
- Issues the written approval for the installation of the speed humps and mini circle on Picasso Street; and
- Engages with resident representatives/AfriForum to confirm placement in line with City standards and traffic engineering best practice.
Prompt approval will materially improve road safety, quality of life, and protection of municipal and private property on Picasso Street.
29 Comments
Many people drive very fast in Picasso street. Taxis use Picasso as a shortcut to their parking place around the corner in Wekker street. It is dangerous for other drivers, pedestrians, children and pets.
People drive at a speed of 120km per hour down Picasso street, passing two sharp turns, without decrease any speed. If you show them to slow down, they came back up in Picasso street with a enormous speed just by purpose.
708b Picasso Street. “Due to the ongoing danger caused by speeding taxis, reckless driving, and repeated animal fatalities, we, the residents, urgently request the installation of three speed bumps and one mini circle in Picasso Street to protect our community and ensure road safety for all.”
Note that there are also TWO day care centres on Picasso St, yet this road is used like a race track to bypass traffic on the surrounding roads.
Trying to get out of my driveway is dangerous. Cars cut through our street and speed up and down. Pets have been killed by speeding drivers.
705 Picasso street. Speed bumps are needed in Picasso street due to reckless drivers and taxi's using this street. Mini circles are needed at both intersections: Picasso and Wekker as well as Picasso and Witdoring streets.
48B Doringboom street
13 KORT STREET
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Many people drive very fast in Picasso street. Taxis use Picasso as a shortcut to their parking place around the corner in Wekker street. It is dangerous for other drivers, pedestrians, children and pets.