Robot Wars: Episode 11: The JRA commits to a deadline

The Johannesburg Roads Agency has committed to repairing traffic lights at 17 main intersections by the end of this month.

We’ve spent the week examining Joburg’s traffic light crisis – along with the economic impact on taxpayers – while trying to get officials to commit to deadlines to solve the problem.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more …..

7 Mar English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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