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Voting for Joburg: Episode 6: Promises vs reality

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With the local government elections fast approaching, voters are once again being asked to put their trust in politicians who say they can turn the city around.

Joburgers know that every election comes with promises...better roads, reliable water, cleaner streets and an end to corruption.

But for many , those promises have become painfully familiar — while the problems persist.

And HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look…
26 Oct English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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