insert_link South Africa RISE Mzansi welcomes appointment of its national chairperson as the new Gauteng MEC for Rural Development and Agriculture RISE Mzansi has welcomed the appointment of its national chairperson, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, as the new Gauteng MEC for Rural Development and Agriculture. Premier, Panyaza Lesufi has put together a ten-member cabinet under the banner of a government of provincial unity. RISE Mzansi’s spokesperson, Mabine Seabe, says the party’s public representatives at both national and provincial spheres of government will be accessible, accountable and serve all communities: todayJuly 4, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa Gauteng’s Premier Delays Cabinet Announcement Amid S.A’s Government Unity Challenges Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi postponed the announcement of the provincial Cabinet on Sunday, signalling further disarray in assembling the government of national unity. Premier spokesperson, Sizwe Pamla, says the appointment of the incoming MECs takes into consideration the competency, and skills as well as ensuring representativity across genders as mandated by the people of Gauteng: todayJune 24, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa S.A Party Urges Gauteng Premier Lesufi to Comply with High Court Ruling on NPO Funding S.A's RISE Mzansi in Gauteng calls premier Panyaza Lesufi to comply with the High Court in Johannesburg's ruling forcing the provincial government to speed up funding decisions for non-profit organisations. RISE Mzansi’s spokesperson, Tebogo Moalusi, accuses Lesufi of lying to NPOs about reversing the budget cuts by the Department of Social Development and speeding up funding payments. Moalusi says this is classic ANC electioneering: todayMay 27, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party in SA Calls for Accountability on E-Toll Promises Ahead of Deadline The GOOD Party in SA is urging voters to hold Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi accountable for his promises regarding the e-toll system as the deadline approaches. Lesufi had pledged in his state of the province address that the e-toll system would be shut down by 31 March. According to the party, this isn't the first time such promises have been made, as similar commitments in 2022 fell through. Matthew Cook, […] todayMarch 28, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa Gauteng Premier Urges Action Amid Water Crisis Threatening System Collapse Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi voices apprehension regarding the persisting water crisis in parts of the province. Rand Water issues a plea for residents to conserve water as the system faces severe strain, posing a risk of complete collapse. Specifically, water levels in the City of Tshwane plummeted below 30% over the weekend, prompting the urgent closure of water supply to specific reservoirs. Lesufi calls on stakeholders to address the situation […] todayMarch 18, 2024 19
insert_link 1 South Africa ActionSA Alleges Gauteng Premier’s E-Toll Abolishment Promise as Election Ploy ActionSA accuses Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi of using the promise to scrap e-tolls as an electoral tactic ahead of the May 29th general elections. Lesufi's recent pledge to eliminate e-tolls by the end of the month has sparked criticism from ActionSA's Funzi Ngobeni, who deems it overdue. Ngobeni blames the ANC for implementing e-tolls without proper consultation and expresses disappointment in the delay of scrapping the system. Lesufi had made […] todayMarch 7, 2024 5 1
insert_link South Africa ANC Gauteng Chair Warns of Dire Consequences If Party Loses Elections Panyaza Lesufi, the ANC's chairperson in Gauteng, warns of dire consequences if the party loses the upcoming elections, considering it the end of the national democratic revolution. Lesufi expresses confidence in the ANC's victory and emphasizes the party's ability to win without factional partners. The importance of retaining power in the province is underscored by Lesufi during the provincial executive committee’s Lekgotla in Boksburg. todayFebruary 14, 2024 2
insert_link South Africa The DA in Gauteng says it is unacceptable that residents will continue to be burdened by the unwanted e-tolls The DA in Gauteng says it is unacceptable that residents will continue to be burdened by the unwanted e-tolls, as the gantries will not be switched off at the end of the year, as promised by premier Panyaza Lesufi. MEC for Finance Jacob Mamabolo revealed last month that the proposal for Gauteng to pay its portion of the e-Toll debt, which now stands at 12.9-billion-rand, will only be handed over […] todayDecember 12, 2023 7