Panyaza Lesufi
Panyaza Lesufi is the Premier of Gauteng, having assumed office in 2022. He is known for his proactive leadership style, particularly in areas such as education, crime prevention, and economic development. His governance model has influenced various political dynamics within the province, especially in relation to the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
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Panyaza Lesufi is the current premier of Gauteng.
Gauteng not seduced by slogans – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-29
Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi’s office said the provincial government would provide support during the repatriation and funeral process.
Tributes pour in for Ekurhuleni MMC Andile Mngwevu who died in Mozambique floods – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-28
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi confirmed that the driver's professional driving permit had expired.
Deadly Vaal ride to school – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-22
Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi travelled to the scene and described it as a 'terrible accident'.
Thirteen pupils killed in Vaal scholar transport vehicle crash – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-19
Panyaza Lesufi is the Premier of Gauteng who faced a motion of no confidence that was defended by the MK and EFF.
EFF will vote with MK party to remove Thami Ntuli as KZN premier – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-11
Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi has appointed Darion Barclay as acting head of the department.
Gauteng head of health and wellness suspended – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-14
The KwaZulu-Natal police boss said Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s crime prevention wardens were illegal.
Mkhwanazi tells parliament crime intelligence needs an overhaul – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-09
He reiterated the DA’s call for Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi to remove Gauteng health and wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko.
SIU uncovers R2 billion of fraud at Tembisa Hospital – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-29
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced he was going to remove informal settlements, and evict the thousands living in them, emphasising that the operation would target undocumented immigrants.
Right-wing populism targets migrants – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-24
Gauteng ANC co-convenor Panyaza Lesufi said it was crucial to protect councillors as well as whistleblowers exposing corruption.
DA governs the best-run municipalities, Ramaphosa tells ANC councillors – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-15
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is being challenged by service providers over missing tender records in a school feeding scheme.
Service providers challenge Gauteng premier over missing tender records in R9bn school feeding scheme – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-12
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi was among the attendees of the peace dialogue.
DRC must choose peace, not war – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-05
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced that a BRICS partner will take over steel production after Amsa’s wind down in Vereeniging.
Trade commission protects legacy steel giant from competitive imports – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-04
Panyaza Lesufi is the Premier of Gauteng who has also been encouraged to explore the benefits of hosting the continent’s premier music awards.
AU set to announce AFRIMA 2025 host city
Nigeria· 2025-04-30
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is digitally dynamic, responding to queries and debunking rumours.
SA’s missed opportunity in digital governance – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-16
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has apologised to President Cyril Ramaphosa for the province’s current state.
Lesufi apologises to Ramaphosa for the state of Gauteng – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-07
Panyaza Lesufi is the Gauteng Premier.
The yin yang of State of the Province addresses – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-03
Panyaza Lesufi will share leadership responsibilities with Amos Masondo as co-convenor of the new provincial task team.
Amos Masondo takes over ANC Gauteng’s provincial leadership – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-26
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s State of the Province address was dismissed by opposition parties as lacking substance.
Opposition parties dismiss Lesufi’s State of the Province address as bluster without actionable plans – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-25
Panyaza Lesufi, the Gauteng chair, also survived the push for removal.
Confusion reigns over ANC rejig – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-21
Panyaza Lesufi has served as Gauteng’s premier since 2022 and has gained a reputation for his hands-on leadership style.
ANC’s Gauteng shake-up could hurt EFF’s election strategy – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-20