Johannesburg mayor Geoff Makhubo last week launched the Pothole Patrol, a campaign to manage the repair of potholes in the city. “We are confident that the launch of this initiative is a game-changer in resolving the scourge of potholes on our roads,” he announced with great fanfare. What he should have done, however, was to find a hole and hide in it out of shame. For this initiative is happening thanks to the support of two private insurance companies, Dialdirect and Discovery, and not because of the city of Joburg’s outstanding commitment to keep our roads pothole-free...