Piles of rubbish, power cuts and potholes: anger grows over Johannesburg’s run-down infrastructure

Johannesburg's infrastructure is facing severe problems, with piles of rubbish, power cuts, and potholes plaguing the city. This run-down state of the city's infrastructure is causing widespread anger among residents. The situation is particularly concerning as it may impact voter turnout in next week's local elections in South Africa, potentially affecting the ruling ANC party's chances.

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Johannesburg's infrastructure problems are likely to impact investor confidence. The city's run-down infrastructure may deter investment and affect economic growth.

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