David makhura
Lesufi rubbishes claims that ANC in Gauteng has two centres of power
Lesufi – who is the new ANC chair – says there’s nothing wrong with him being in charge of the ANC and Makhura in charge of government.
Gauteng Premier David Makhura and the provincial COVID-19 command council said on 18 October 2021 that 5.3 million people living in Gauteng had been vaccinated against COVID-19 and that 1.1 million people living in Johannesburg were fully vaccinated. However, Makhura said that townships, particularly in the south of Johannesburg, were lagging behind with vaccinations.
Gauteng's infection rate has started decreasing consistently since its peak in June and mid-July.
Makhura called for his team to carry itself with utmost humility and impeccable integrity.
Gauteng Premier David Makhura said President Cyril Ramaphosa could have led the country at any given moment in the past but had chosen to rise to the task of restoring stability now.
The ANC alliance partners say Premier David Makhura's efforts to root out corruption should be supported.
The Democratic Alliance wants Premier Makhura removed from office for his role in the Esidimeni tragedy.
The Democratic Alliance says not paying e-tolls is not a traffic infringement, but under the Aarto Act, it counts as disobeying a road sign.
Circulating pictures on social media show the sinkhole has grown to a size that poses a threat to surrounding residential areas.
Gauteng Premier David Makhura and Transport MEC Ismael Vadi say they are marking the end of transport month by launching the airport’s new fire station and tower.