Piles of rubbish, power cuts and potholes: anger grows over Johannesburg’s run-down infrastructure
Johannesburg is grappling with deteriorating infrastructure, including overflowing waste, frequent electricity outages and numerous potholes. Residents attribute these problems to long‑standing mismanagement and fear they could influence the upcoming municipal elections. Analysts suggest the ruling African National Congress may face voter backlash if the city’s service failures are not addressed before the polls next week.