Vandalism of traffic lights costs Gauteng government R30 million

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GUEST – Lesiba Mpya – Spokespeson for the Gauteng department of transport

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has expressed a deep concern regarding the alarming surge in vandalism and theft targeting traffic signals within the province.

The Department says the battle of maintaining and protecting the road traffic signals cost R30 million in 2023 alone, with over 400 of signalised traffic intersections having been vandalised.
30 Jan 2024 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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