“Madibeng must stop accepting emergency repairs as maintenance. Infrastructure, vehicles and equipment should be managed according to fixed inspection and service schedules. Every asset must have a rating, responsible team, critical-parts list and next maintenance date. My experience in the army, mining, motor industry and business world taught me that reliability comes from preparation and discipline. The budget must protect preventive maintenance before money is spent on prestige projects. This way, we reduce recurring faults, extend the life of equipment and use limited funds