Malfunctioning traffic lights and closed public pools in Johannesburg reveal a city in decay, writes Vanessa Banton.
Certain sets of traffic lights in and around Johannesburg do not function, whether there is electricity or not. They've remained in this paralysed state for months. If you are lucky, motorists will treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
Most times, though, it feels more like the Wild West, where everyone just says a little prayer and drives, hoping for the best.