Problems with water cuts, power outages and potholes plague South Africa's largest city, with voters set to punish the ANC in next week's local elections.
The problems run deep in Johannesburg, with piles of rubbish and rotting waste filling the pavements and roads. At the Jukskei River, its banks are choked with rubble and litter, and foul-smelling brown water flows out of a culvert.
Chief executive Semadi Manganye acknowledged the challenges of providing public services in a city whose population grew by 10% to 4.8 million between the 2011 and 2022 censuses.
Why this matters: The local elections may see voters punish the ANC for its handling of Johannesburg's infrastructure.
What this means for you: If you live in Johannesburg, you may experience continued disruptions to water and electricity supplies.
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