By Zuko Komisa
The newly-elected Premier Panyaza Lesufi is anticipated to name an executive who would support him as he takes over as the province’s leader.
During a special session of the provincial legislature held in Johannesburg on Thursday, Lesufi was chosen as the premier of Gauteng.
As Premier, Lesufi is responsible for convening meetings of the council and he is the leader of government with regard to the provincial legislative programme.
He is also the head of the provincial delegation to the National Council of Provinces. Furthermore, the Office of the Premier gives strategic direction to provincial departments by developing policy and the Provincial Plan of Action.
He succeeds Makhura, who resigned from his position on Tuesday after the 14th provincial conference of the ANC in June.
Mr Panyaza Lesufi @Lesufi is the 7th Premier of the Gauteng Province. #GautengTransition pic.twitter.com/zFzIsU2t3d
— GautengGov (@GautengProvince) October 6, 2022
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Lesufi warned provincial officials and employees that rooting out corruption will be a primary priority for his administration.
Prior to the key 2024 general elections, he declared that his administration would concentrate on reducing crime and lawlessness and enhancing service delivery, particularly in Gauteng’s townships and informal settlements.
Since 2014, Lesufi had been the MEC for education. The education ministry is the only position in the provincial Cabinet that is definitely up for grabs.



