The Eastern Cape’s roads and transport are in crisis. Spending 92.58% of the budget but delivering only 37% shows the depth of mismanagement. Roads disappear in the rain, bridges collapse, and traffic officers work without basic protective gear. Projects fail, contractors vanish, and vital funds roll over unused while communities wait in isolation. This is not just poor administration, it’s a betrayal of public trust and safety. The DA demands urgent action: real leadership, proper maintenance,