The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Limpopo rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Limpopo, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Polokwane, Mokopane and Mankweng. Out of the three cities, Mokopane and Mankweng do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mokopane peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mankweng followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.

How do development practices in Limpopo fare in comparison to others in South Africa? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Limpopo was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 9 regions in South Africa. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in South Africa, street construction in Limpopo has become more connected. Limpopo ranked 3rd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Limpopo is Thohoyandou with an SNDi of 3.19, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Mankweng with an SNDi of 2.21, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Mankweng, Thohoyandou

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Limpopo rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Limpopo, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Polokwane, Mokopane and Mankweng. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Limpopo follow the same region trend.

To date, Limpopo is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 9 regions in South Africa. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Limpopo ranked 3rd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.