President Cyril Ramaphosa says Johannesburg transport MMC Kenny Kunene warned him about the deterioration of the Joburg CBD 'many moons ago'.
Ramaphosa says the provincial leadership must deal with the crime and infrastructure vandalism that plague the city.
Ramaphosa addressed the Joburg city council on Friday to address the challenges in the city ahead of the G20 Summit in November. The provincial leadership must deal with the crime and vandalism of infrastructure that have plagued the city.
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