The recent rains in Johannesburg did not only wash out potholes, but also fully exposed the extent of the ANC coalition government’s failed governance.
The same potholes usually reappear within a matter of weeks – a clear sign of poor workmanship and short-term patchwork that end up costing taxpayers dearly.
Rain is a natural and fairly predictable factor, and the fact that potholes keep appearing in the same places shows that the problem does not lie with the weather, but with a government that fails to prioritise planning, quality and accountability.
Quick fixes do not last and endanger the lives of residents and motorists.
The ANC coalition government’s approach wastes taxpayers’ money, while residents have to keep shelling out for vehicle damage, traffic disruptions and safety risks. Contractors are not held accountable for the durability of their work, as the Metro prioritises quantity over quality.
Proper workmanship and sustainable repair methods, including thorough preparation of damaged areas and effective sealing, are essential to prevent water seepage and ensuring that repairs last longer than a single rainy season.
The upcoming local government elections on 4 November offer residents the opportunity to put a stop to the ANC coalition’s maladministration.
Johannesburg deserves a government that has taxpayers’ interests at heart, that prioritises planning and quality repairs, and that ensures road safety regardless of the weather.
Residents should register and vote for the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) on 4 November for better service delivery.
Freedom Front Plus Election Performance: In the 2019 elections, the FF Plus increased its parliamentary representation.
Lord Nikon
Braai – a barbecue [brr-rye] Also known as a barbecue where steak, lamb chops and of course ‘boerewors’ is cooked on a grid over wood and flames. Add some salads, rolls and ‘melktert’ for dessert and you are set for a traditional South African braai.
Prez Dog
Van is getting married, but he and his fiancee have never done the deed – in fact he\’s never been with any woman before. He\’s getting more and more nervous as the big day approaches, so he confides in his friend. His friend says \’No worries man. I\’ll come by the honeymoon suite before you guys get there, and I\’ll hide behind the curtain, and I\’ll whisper instructions to you.\’
\’You\’d do that for me?\’
\’Sure thing man!\’
So the wedding day arrives, it was a lovely service (so I was told, I wasn\’t there myself) and Van\’s friend sneaks into the honeymoon suite as promised and hides behind the curtain.
Van and his new wife arrive in the room, get settled on the bed, and things are getting steamy.
But Van is still super nervous and his tummy is bubbling, so he murmers to his wife, \’Listen babe, I\’m just gonna go to the bathroom quick. I think it\’s that wors roll from earlier.\’
\’Sure thing babe.\’
So Van goes into the bathroom, and he\’s taking quite a long time. And his wife is starting to feel the nerves herself. And it\’s getting worse. She can\’t hold it in. But she doesn\’t want to go after he\’s gone and totally ruin the mood. So she looks around and finally finds a shoebox. Quickly, she does her business in the shoebox, and she shoves it under the bed just as Van comes back from the loo.
Van gets back on the bed and they go at it again. But after a minute or so Van smells something not so lekker.
\’What\’s that smell?\’
\’Nothing babe,\’ he wife tries to assure him.
\’No man there\’s definitely something not so lekker in this room!\’VSo Van starts looking around the room, in the corners, in the cupboard, and finally he looks under the bed, and sees the shoebox.
He pull it out, and opens it up, and in horror he shouts \’Sies! Daar\’s kak in hierdie doos!\’
And from behind the curtain his friend yells, \’NEE MAN, DRAAI HAAR OM!\”