Newly elected Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has been handed the keys to the province, following his victory at the legislature on Thursday afternoon.
JOHANNESBURG -
He went up against the Democratic Alliance’s Solly Msimanga. Thirty-eight members of the legislature voted for Lesufi, while 22 voted for Msimanga. Judge Aubrey Ledwaba who presided over the sitting announced the results: “Panyaza Lesufi has been duly elected premier for the province of Gauteng.”JUST IN: Panyaza Lesufi is the new #GautengPremier after swooping 38 votes.' EWN Reporter October 6, 2022 After taking the baton, Lesufi vowed to begin work to return the province to its glory days. He told the legislature that his administration would focus on three key themes.
These themes included improving an ailing economy, bolstering the fight against crime, lawlessness and corruption. While he admitted it wouldn’t be an easy feat, Lesufi seemed optimistic he would pick the right executive to back him.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Lesufi elected new Gauteng premierPanyaza Lesufi Lesufi was sworn in by Deputy Judge President of the North Gauteng High Court, Aubrey Ledwaba on Thursday.
Read more »
Lesufi will be wise to consult and treat opposition parties with respect - analysts | The Citizen🔐𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐢 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 – 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑙𝑙 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦: 📲
Read more »
Baptism of fire: Panyaza Lesufi takes Gauteng reins amid water crisis, soaring crime rates | News24Incoming Gauteng premier is bracing himself for a baptism of fire. He takes the reins in the province during a particularly daunting period, in which citizens face numerous challenges, including a water crisis, skyrocketing crime & high unemployment rates
Read more »
Lesufi ready for Gauteng’s top jobThe ANC in Gauteng says it's ready for Panyaza Lesufi to fill the province’s top job.
Read more »
EDITORIAL | Incoming premier Lesufi will inherit a long list of problemsOverseeing SA’s economic hub with its most populous city will be a demanding assignment for the new premier.
Read more »
EDITORIAL | Incoming premier Lesufi will inherit a long list of problemsOverseeing SA’s economic hub with its most populous city will be a demanding assignment for the new premier.
Read more »