‘I won’t swim in potholes’: EFF’s Mofokeng believes R76.4m budget can transform Joburg

Author: Norman MasungwiniPublished on: September 12, 2026Country: South Africa

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‘I won’t swim in potholes’: EFF’s Mofokeng believes R76.4m budget can transform Joburg

Mofokeng, a member of the EFF, expressed his belief that the R76.4 million budget could transform Johannesburg. He emphasized the importance of investing in infrastructure to improve the quality of life for citizens. Mofokeng also criticized the current state of the roads, stating that he does not want to 'swim in potholes'.

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