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The Herald
6 days ago
- Business
- The Herald
Gauteng premier removes and reshuffles several heads of department after damning report
Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi has removed and reshuffled several heads of department after a damning report that revealed about R1.8bn in budget underspending, including missed service delivery performance targets. Lesufi said some heads of departments had missed their performance targets. 'We took serious exception that with the challenges we are facing of service delivery we cannot afford departments that are missing performance targets. We also found some audit outcomes which indicated some departments are not performing ideally. Within that context, I've taken a decision to reshuffle and reset heads of departments and remove other heads of departments from their responsibilities,' he said. Lesufi announced the changes on Sunday, alongside the release of newly concluded forensic investigation reports. These reports, finalised by the provincial forensic audit unit in the office of the premier, form part of Gauteng's broader commitment to transparent and accountable governance. On June 24, the premier disclosed the outcomes of 47 forensic reports. The HOD changes announced were: Department of egovernment: Masabata Mutlaneng Department of infrastructure development: Rufus Mmutlana Treasury: Ncumisa Mnyani (retained) Cogta: Darion Barclay (retained) Transport: Thulani Mdadane (retained, post to be advertised) Human settlements: Puleng Gadebe-Mabaso (retained) Agriculture and rural development: Khululekile Mase (retained) Lesufi also appointed acting HODs in several departments: Environment: Matthew Sathekge Sports, arts, culture and recreation: Mpho Nawa Social development: Phumla Sekhonyane Education: Albert Chaane Community safety: pending Health: pending Lesufi said they are in the recruitment process for permanent appointments. Sunday Times reported in May that Lesufi was expected to axe a 'significant' number of provincial heads and the action was imminent. However, he could not immediately act for several reasons, including avoiding disrupting the auditing process by the auditor-general. He also announced the appointment of a new HOD for the Gauteng department of economic development, Motlatjo Moholwa. Lesufi said Moholwa brings a wealth of experience in the public service and has served as the head of economic research and chief economist in the City of Johannesburg, lead economist for the Land Bank and deputy director-general (DDG) in the Mpumalanga and Gauteng departments of economic development. TimesLIVE
The Herald
30-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Soweto Marathon on track despite money spat
'Last year, we launched in July, so there is not much of a delay if we are launching in August. Some trustees were expelled from the athletics administration," they said. 'Now, clearly, they are fighting that expulsion with ASA but, at the same time, they were the signatories to the trust bank account. After the expulsion, what do you expect a normal person to do? You expect them to hand over but they didn't do so. 'Second, there were some transactions in the trust bank account that needed some explanation, and a forensic investigation was initiated. There is a group from certain clubs who are saying the race should not happen, but it will happen.' The source said the CGA board being dissolved will not affect the preparation for the November race in Nasrec, Johannesburg. 'Runners should not panic. In 2023, the race happened. It was not staged by the trust, but by the clubs. Last year was the same thing.' CGA general manager Mandla Radebe said the body is confident the race will go as planned this year. 'According to us, the race is going ahead. We are not panicking yet because we are still in July, maybe they are planning for August to launch,' Radebe said. SowetanLIVE
