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Robot Wars: Episode 10: "The dangers of getting used to this strange reality"

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In the absence of working traffic lights across Joburg, motorists have told HOT1027 News they're so used to this strange reality, that they've accidentally driven through a red robot or stopped at a green light.

Government insists it is working to solve the crisis but taxpayers are not seeing much action on our roads.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more ...
6 Mar English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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