Lesufi's bold steps to tackle corruption and improve Gauteng's services

GAUTENG Premier Panyaza Lesufi has revealed that the province has started to vet all of its HODs, senior executive managers, as well as MECS, to improve transparency among its executives.

- SIYABONGA SITHOLE

Lesufi, who is set to jet off to China next month, indicated that the province is working towards the total eradication of corruption, potholes, and other service delivery challenges in the province.

Yesterday, Lesufi led a media briefing in which he sought to provide an update on key developments and decisions arising from the recent Executive Council (EXCO) meeting which touched on several priority programmes aimed at improving service delivery, including the province's flagship job creation initiative, Nas'ispani, and strategic interventions to prevent crime and improve safety in high-risk areas.

He pointed out that through their efforts, the province has uncovered thousands of government officials who are conducting business with the same government they serve.

In the past, the DA has accused Lesufi of shielding some of the implicated executives in his cabinet following allegations of withholding specific forensic investigation reports.