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Millions paid out but Bloemfontein roads give no joy

  
Hazardous: Bloemfontein was to get an integrated public transport network, but so far all there is to show for it is traffic congestion, a blocked drainage system, closed roads and dangerous, incomplete roadworks.
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Hazardous, badly marked gaping manholes and a dilapidated road network are all there is to show after Mangaung metropolitan municipality paid more than R524-million to controversial company GladAfrica for infrastructure improvements.

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Khaya Koko
Khaya Koko is a journalist with a penchant for reading through legal documents braving the ravages of cold court benches to expose the crooked. He writes about social justice and human-interest stories. Most importantly, he is a card-carrying member of the Mighty Orlando Pirates.
Lizeka Tandwa
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Lizeka Tandwa is a political journalist with a keen interest in local government.

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