DonGlock26
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"Welcome to Johannesburg. This Is What It Looks Like When a City Gives Up.
Tourists are dumbfounded by the many signs of apathy in the South African city; the âJozi Jacuzziâ pothole
JOHANNESBURGâWhat does it look like when a city stops trying? Visit Johannesburg, where instead of providing basic public services, the government just warns residents not to expect them.
Signs tell you what crime youâre most likely to fall victim to at highway exits and intersections; beware âHi-Jacking Hot Spotâ or âSmash and Grab Hot Spot.â Homeless people routinely direct traffic when the stoplights donât work. Minibus taxis that ferry workers around the city often drive on the wrong side of the road to avoid rush hour traffic.
Johannesburg, South Africaâs biggest metropolis, markets itself as a âworld class African city.â Itâs home to some of the continentâs biggest companies and its largest stock exchange. But private firms have gradually taken over public services, from security to healthcare to mail delivery. Insurance companies fix potholes and sponsor fire brigades to reduce claims.
Itâs all become a bit embarrassing for the South African government, which is set to host the G20 Summit meeting of heads of state here in November. In March, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa chided Johannesburg officials for what he called ânot a pleasing environmentâ and told them to address a slew of issues ahead of the meeting."
This is New York City's future under socialist Democrat rule. A mixture of Idiocracy and Escape from New York.
Tourists are dumbfounded by the many signs of apathy in the South African city; the âJozi Jacuzziâ pothole
JOHANNESBURGâWhat does it look like when a city stops trying? Visit Johannesburg, where instead of providing basic public services, the government just warns residents not to expect them.
Signs tell you what crime youâre most likely to fall victim to at highway exits and intersections; beware âHi-Jacking Hot Spotâ or âSmash and Grab Hot Spot.â Homeless people routinely direct traffic when the stoplights donât work. Minibus taxis that ferry workers around the city often drive on the wrong side of the road to avoid rush hour traffic.
Johannesburg, South Africaâs biggest metropolis, markets itself as a âworld class African city.â Itâs home to some of the continentâs biggest companies and its largest stock exchange. But private firms have gradually taken over public services, from security to healthcare to mail delivery. Insurance companies fix potholes and sponsor fire brigades to reduce claims.
Itâs all become a bit embarrassing for the South African government, which is set to host the G20 Summit meeting of heads of state here in November. In March, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa chided Johannesburg officials for what he called ânot a pleasing environmentâ and told them to address a slew of issues ahead of the meeting."
This is New York City's future under socialist Democrat rule. A mixture of Idiocracy and Escape from New York.
