Crumbling infrastructure is ticking time-bomb for SA

The country is at risk of becoming a ‘failed state’ if it does not address its infrastructure woes

29 January 2023 - 00:00 By Bongani Mthombeni-Möller

Huge infrastructure challenges are a ticking time bomb for South Africa as the country grapples with power cuts, water shortages and potholes...

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