SEDIBENG.- The DA has formally submitted written questions to the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) council, raising urgent concerns over the deteriorating state of the municipality’s roads and the ongoing failure of traffic lights in the municipality.

This, said Dady Mollo, DA Shadow MMC for Public Works, is in line with council standing rules.

Mollo said that the ANC-led municipality’s neglect of essential road and traffic infrastructure has reached crisis levels, putting countless lives at risk every single day. He said motorists and pedestrians are forced to navigate treacherous roads and dysfunctional traffic signals, increasing the likelihood of serious accidents.

“This is not just a matter of inconvenience—it is a direct threat to public safety. The DA is deeply alarmed by the municipality’s continued failure to prioritise even the most basic maintenance and repair work. The safety of road users cannot be ignored any longer—Emfuleni’s inaction reflects a systemic collapse in service delivery and a blatant disregard for the well-being of its residents.”

Mollo further called on the ELM to “act immediately and decisively to resolve these dangerous conditions. No more delays. No more excuses. The restoration of road infrastructure and the proper functioning of traffic lights must become an absolute priority to safeguard lives and restore order to our streets.”