Lesufi: 97% of potholes repaired ahead of G20 Summit
Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi says the province is more than ready to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit in November.
This despite infrastructural challenges facing Johannesburg where the gathering will be held, including potholes, traffic lights, and dilapidated buildings.
Lesufi briefed the media in Johannesburg on Wednesday following an Executive Council Lekgotla.
He said the Gauteng government and the province’s mayors briefed International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola on the province's G20 Summit preparations.
"We have repaired 1,523 potholes, with the project now 97% complete. Work is 40% complete on the 456 road markings scheduled for refresh.
"Repairs on 64 traffic signals are halfway complete at 50%, and repairs for 21,274 streetlights are well underway, with 74% of the work completed." Lesufi told reporters.
In March this year, President Cyril Ramaphosa conducted a two-day oversight visit to Johannesburg, aimed at addressing service delivery challenges in the metro.
Ramaphosa criticised the country's declining economic hub state - as the city prepares to host the G20 leaders’ summit in November.
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