As a Gautenger currently working in the Western Cape I can conclusively and sadly say that the difference is stark! The state of Joburg's pavements, let alone roads are beyond disgraceful. In the Western Cape, whenever I have reported a pothole (of which the heavy winter rain causes many), it has been fixed within 48 hours and the pavements are a pleasure.
You’ve just got to love the JRA! Examples such as starting repair works on the trench entering the delivery lane servicing the Parkview shops, this after many years of punctures , damaged exhaust pipes and ripped tires, only to abandon work and leave it worse than before....
From 1983 through to about 1991, I was working in the Jhb CBD. Me and my squash partners used to play squash at the Hiilbrow squash courts, safe underground parking, safe and clean courts, safe to have a cold beer afterwards, etc. There was a fairly rapid deterioration soon after that. I wonder what it looks like today?
Grew up in JHB, and spent my younger years mainly around hillbrow, yeoville (rocky street) orange grove, highlands north and norwood (bella napoli was a weekly jol). Moved to the UK in 2004 and we try get back every year to visit family in JHB and CPT, every year we head back, JHB looks more and more dilapidated, run down and severely neglected..... its a bit disheartening
I drive through hillbrow and surrounding areas for 15 years to sandton every single day. I would say just after the world cup in 2010 things started to look terrible there, and yes i saw those rats running around. I got to a point were i never wanted to see another pavement like that again! ( at that point they were stealing it)
Well, based on African standards, these new guys sound like they are over qualified. Reminds me of that saying/joke "Dad, what was there before candles? Electric lights my son, electric lights" I guess in this case it would be "Dad, what was there before gravel roads? paved roads my son, paved roads!"
I worked in the DRC and let me tell you the roads here are going to look the same as the DRCs very soon. The only roads that are tarred properly are the main roads that go through towns and these are usual tarred by other countries ie : China or India. All the other roads are in a state, here and there you can see the roads once had tar on them. The condition of the roads there opened up a new position for entrepreneurs which is the locals get wheelbarrows full of sand and stone which they use to fill the potholes with, they they ask for tips from the people using the road. There if you can ride a SUV its the in thing all other cars are shot because of road conditions , low profile tyres are out of the question.
I love road running, not so great on trail running, but sadly the two are converging on our shit covered tarbits. Sticky shoes, I can relate, which doesn't help my mule horse speed. Oh look, I've become a statue.
Did you reherse that? It was brilliant to watch. I wish I had your brilliant tongue and wealth of knowledge and humour. You sound like a fun guy underneath the atrocities that surround us. Fuck me, I need a new meaning to life.
The ANC in 1994 is like a dog chasing a car who actually caught it. Now has no fucking clue what to do with the thing. Might aswell dig a hole a bury it.
Aii this country is going down😂but even the titanic had lights when going down. And down webber road near me they were busy fixing some cable underground next to the road. Its been like that for so long it may as well be a landmark for our area. And it rivals the leaning tower of gizza both in height and in its age.
Anthony - Amazed how Vereeniging CBD has deteriorated. Neat, really well run and maintained city pre 1994. The transformation into 3rd world status started on day1 and headed rapidly downhill from that point - now unrecognisable.
Only China can rescue Johannesburg now. I just don't think that they would be interested. Can you imagine what Johannesburg will look like in ten years time? Thirty Years? Fifty years? Can you remember what Johannesburg looked like 10 years ago? 30 Years ago? 50 Years ago?
Rate payers should be putting their rates into a private non profit organization which does job. It's so tragic, we still have so far to go before we are truely Africanised. I remember traveling in Nigeria on the road to the airport, the highway becomes a pot whole and traffic goes 10 km per hour. God is crying.
Oh Paul, it never ends, but at least you make us laugh out loud - "rats the size of labradors" 🤣🤣
That was also my laugh out loud in the office moment
In my five and a half years in the Middle East, UAE and Qatar, I’ve never once seen a pothole nor a manhole cover missing, amazing!
Many years ago SA was like that.....sad
It’s all quite new...
In England they.drive on the left of the Roads. In Johannesburg they drive on what left of the Roads.
As a Gautenger currently working in the Western Cape I can conclusively and sadly say that the difference is stark! The state of Joburg's pavements, let alone roads are beyond disgraceful. In the Western Cape, whenever I have reported a pothole (of which the heavy winter rain causes many), it has been fixed within 48 hours and the pavements are a pleasure.
It use to be drive on the left of the road, now it's drive on whats left of the road 🙄
That is really funny
@@lynnedyrbye8932 that's really true haha
The finest report on SA I've seen in years. Give that man a Bells!!
Listening to this oompie.. As a young man who just started my business 2 years ago.. I am so worried really no joke.. It's a mess
Everyday I walk past all those potholes in the road here in Cape town and I totally understand you Paul .
@Alpha Amylase the sewage is even going into rivers and the ocean
There are new driving practices in South Africa: Drive in the potholes and avoid the road :P
You’ve just got to love the JRA! Examples such as starting repair works on the trench entering the delivery lane servicing the Parkview shops, this after many years of punctures , damaged exhaust pipes and ripped tires, only to abandon work and leave it worse than before....
Had to laugh. Thanks!! It will never get better sadly.
cadre deployment..SA is a sinking ship and will never recover
That is bull
@@khethanirammela I suppose you are a cadre?
From 1983 through to about 1991, I was working in the Jhb CBD. Me and my squash partners used to play squash at the Hiilbrow squash courts, safe underground parking, safe and clean courts, safe to have a cold beer afterwards, etc. There was a fairly rapid deterioration soon after that. I wonder what it looks like today?
Here in Ficksburg in the good old Free State the roads are so severe you need a 4x4 just to drive to the garage to get bread and milk!
Grew up in JHB, and spent my younger years mainly around hillbrow, yeoville (rocky street) orange grove, highlands north and norwood (bella napoli was a weekly jol).
Moved to the UK in 2004 and we try get back every year to visit family in JHB and CPT, every year we head back, JHB looks more and more dilapidated, run down and severely neglected..... its a bit disheartening
Love your witty & cutting commentary - it gives me a good giggle while scaring the shite out of me because it's so true!!! :)-
Come to Kbly. We have roads in the potholes
if you can work 'remotely' move to the western cape.. funny video though ;-)... but it would be better for your health !!!
Ah Paul it's a sad state of affairs but you do make me laugh with your say it like it is. 😂
LOL you make my day with your inputs! Please can we have more??
Oh my I love your Rants.
Trucks r broken coz dey hit a pothole😂🤣 joburg is a pothole ffs😝😝
Herman ROCKS!
Streets of poes
Man, you make my day.
I drive through hillbrow and surrounding areas for 15 years to sandton every single day. I would say just after the world cup in 2010 things started to look terrible there, and yes i saw those rats running around.
I got to a point were i never wanted to see another pavement like that again! ( at that point they were stealing it)
Dude this is the best channel iv watched on TH-cam you tell them as it is
We need to sing the praises from the highest mountains of the ANC so all may here us .
Well, based on African standards, these new guys sound like they are over qualified. Reminds me of that saying/joke "Dad, what was there before candles? Electric lights my son, electric lights" I guess in this case it would be "Dad, what was there before gravel roads? paved roads my son, paved roads!"
I always said: how will the End comes: LACK OF MAINTENANCE!!! will bring down every single big city sooon!!!
The story over most of SA😭
Ladybrand has the worst roads I have ever encountered. Makes a safari drive through the bush seem like a doddle.
I'm not surprised....what else can you expect from a ANC run government.
Paul you made my day😂
Welcome to Africa.
First time seeing this channel. Great content. I subscribed immediately
Lmfao. You must see the Potholes on Snake Road between Rock Raceway and Anzac Circle
Great accent! Great attitude! From Boston ex Joey’s
Running? Try cycling, that's why we order fire water at crofts to settle the nerves after putting our lives at risk on kak roads
I worked in the DRC and let me tell you the roads here are going to look the same as the DRCs very soon. The only roads that are tarred properly are the main roads that go through towns and these are usual tarred by other countries ie : China or India. All the other roads are in a state, here and there you can see the roads once had tar on them. The condition of the roads there opened up a new position for entrepreneurs which is the locals get wheelbarrows full of sand and stone which they use to fill the potholes with, they they ask for tips from the people using the road. There if you can ride a SUV its the in thing all other cars are shot because of road conditions , low profile tyres are out of the question.
I love road running, not so great on trail running, but sadly the two are converging on our shit covered tarbits.
Sticky shoes, I can relate, which doesn't help my mule horse speed.
Oh look, I've become a statue.
🤣🤣🤣
bring back the first jda ceo
Spot on
Did you reherse that? It was brilliant to watch. I wish I had your brilliant tongue and wealth of knowledge and humour. You sound like a fun guy underneath the atrocities that surround us. Fuck me, I need a new meaning to life.
Nice nice nice
The ANC in 1994 is like a dog chasing a car who actually caught it. Now has no fucking clue what to do with the thing. Might aswell dig a hole a bury it.
This is like the whole of africa !! The liberators cant maintain! !!! !
Are those people in the back round listening to the rant or what!
You are running early morning in hillbrow? Wow. You have no fear.
Where the savage goes...............
True facts
This country will sink to the same standard as Mozambique. Jhb CBD/Hillbrow is already like Maputo
Aii this country is going down😂but even the titanic had lights when going down. And down webber road near me they were busy fixing some cable underground next to the road. Its been like that for so long it may as well be a landmark for our area. And it rivals the leaning tower of gizza both in height and in its age.
Leaning tower? Was there in 68 not leaning
Brilliant ... as usual. Sigh ...
Feck it, leave South Africa, fence the place and wait 80 years, will become a great holiday place!!!
Kaffboons feeding to obesity
Johannesburg is an amateur compared to Vereeniging when it comes to potholes.
Yeah! I live in JHB, our pothole situation is mild compared to the Vaal...
Anthony - Amazed how Vereeniging CBD has deteriorated. Neat, really well run and maintained city pre 1994. The transformation into 3rd world status started on day1 and headed rapidly downhill from that point - now unrecognisable.
Only China can rescue Johannesburg now. I just don't think that they would be interested. Can you imagine what Johannesburg will look like in ten years time? Thirty Years? Fifty years? Can you remember what Johannesburg looked like 10 years ago? 30 Years ago? 50 Years ago?
Hillfox shopping centre parking lot newly tarmaced go check it out.... No potholes.... So what is the story with our war zone crater roads in JHB.
... have you re thought your prediction on Herman M?
Comparing anc caders to foxes or any type of animals, is an insult to animals. Animals have better morals.
Feel the temperature rising?
Rate payers should be putting their rates into a private non profit organization which does job. It's so tragic, we still have so far to go before we are truely Africanised. I remember traveling in Nigeria on the road to the airport, the highway becomes a pot whole and traffic goes 10 km per hour. God is crying.
Johannesburg in its entirety is either become a 3rd world slum or on its way there.
L O L
Wait, what? His name is Republic??
"Mopane"? You mean Mokopane?
No, Mopani District Municipality is a thing.
you sound like my x
🤣😂🤣ripped😝😂🤣👌
Not manholes ..... its peopleholes
Not Only That It's The Future Of All Welfare Assistance In The STATE OF THE SADC region *
Vote with your feet and move to Cape Town
Stop complaining about everything....fix it !!Making youtube videos is not going to make any difference.
John Redman jy klink maar bietjie Dom. Low IQ. Dom
Fix it how ?
You clearly have no idea what it costs to surface a square metre of tar road. Where will that money come from?
Wow what a reply! Fix everything stop complaining he says! Wonder how much thought went into that comment - none obviously!