MUNICIPAL DYSFUNCTION: Joburg silent on extent of fuel crisis after Kenny Kunene reveals JRA fleet grounded (opens original article in a new tab)

Johannesburg's fuel crisis has grounded JRA fleet vehicles, raising concerns about broader financial mismanagement and service disruptions, with the City refusing to clarify the extent of the issue.

• Johannesburg Transport MMC Kenny Kunene revealed fuel services to JRA fleet suspended from 15 June, grounding vehicles for critical services
• City officials have not clarified if the fuel crisis affects other departments or entities beyond JRA
• Opposition DA claims multiple departments including Johannesburg Water and Pikitup are affected, citing disrupted service delivery and potential R10-bn wage agreement pressures
• DA accuses City of financial mismanagement and suggests Kunene's public statement reflects internal political tensions ahead of elections