In Conversation With Cllr Andrew Marais – Democratic Alliance (DA)
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The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg has rejected the City of Johannesburg’s proposed Infrastructure Plan, arguing that while the document correctly diagnoses the collapse of core infrastructure systems, it fails to provide any practical or urgent solutions for residents.
According to the DA, Johannesburg is experiencing an infrastructure emergency marked by frequent water outages, electricity failures, deteriorating roads, sewage spills, and unsafe bridges. The Infrastructure Plan acknowledges that key municipal entities such as Joburg Water, City Power, and the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) are under severe operational and financial strain. However, the DA contends that the plan stops short of proposing emergency interventions or setting measurable short-term targets for improvement.
According to the DA, Johannesburg is experiencing an infrastructure emergency marked by frequent water outages, electricity failures, deteriorating roads, sewage spills, and unsafe bridges. The Infrastructure Plan acknowledges that key municipal entities such as Joburg Water, City Power, and the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) are under severe operational and financial strain. However, the DA contends that the plan stops short of proposing emergency interventions or setting measurable short-term targets for improvement.
