@MYANC
NEC Head of Political Education. Former Premier of the
@GautengProvince
. Chair of the Governing Board of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Leadership School
I have now decided that MEC Panyaza Lesufi will return to the Education portfolio as the MEC for Education & Youth Development.
I have further decided that MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko will be the MEC for Finance & e-Government.
Let the team get to work & serve the people of GP.
I have referred the e-tolls matter to President
@CyrilRamaphosa
for final resolution; My engagements him and Minister
@MbalulaFikile
have been positive. Minister
@tito_mboweni
can continue to tweet as he cooks; he is a Minister, not the President.
#NoTurningBack
Some foreign nationals who sell counterfeit goods and occupy buildings illegally in the Joburg CBD attacked our police with bottles and petrol bombs. This despicable crime against our state will never be tolerated.
#OkaeMolao
will respond in full force to defend rule of law
So far, over 600 undocumented foreign nationals have been taken in for verification of status in the country & criminal records.
6 rifles, 6 pistols, 4 shotguns & hundreds of various ammunition seized. Large consignment of counterfeit goods found in different buildings
#OkaeMolao
Gauteng has the highest recovery rate (66%) and low mortality rate (0.6%) of COVID-19 cases. However, our province remains one of the epicenters in SA. In May, we will do more testing, tracing, isolation and increase bed capacity. No room for complacency as we move with urgency!
Congratulations to LGBTIQ+ activist, actor and media personality
@MosheNdiki
on your appointment at
@metrofmsa
. We are proud of you. The
@GautengProvince
and the ANC will continue to protect, advance and advocate for rights and freedoms of the LGBTIQ+ community.
We are at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium to witness this historic day as our country gets not just a new President but a man with a mission
@CyrilRamaphosa
. As this momentous day coincides with
#AfricaDay
, I wish all Africans a Happy Africa Day. Let us celebrate our Africanness.
Today, Friday 10 July 2020, I received my test results confirming that I have tested positive for COVID-19.
I am now in self-isolation, in line with the WHO protocols and will work from home over the next 14 days whilst monitoring my health.
The newly designed and constructed, Menzi Primary School aimed at improving the quality of education in township schools was officially opened today.
Gauteng At Work!
I want to reassure the people of Gauteng that, as the
@GautengANC
leadership, our position on etolls remains the same: etolls have no future in Gauteng. We keenly await the finalisation of this matter by President
@CyrilRamaphosa
. We will ensure this matter is resolved.
Congratulations to
@akaworldwide
for being the first African Rapper to win the Nickoledeon Kids’ Choice Award (KCA). We’re very proud of you. Last Sunday I really enjoyed your Hiphop-Orchestra Show. Spirit!!!
It gives me great pride to accept this
@nickelodeon
KIDS CHOICE AWARD 🔶🥇on behalf of my daughter and all of the Ⓜ️EGACY ❤️ Thank You so much for all the votes 🗳 ...So amazing to have the young ones rocking with me as their
#1
after 10 + years in the game. From AFRICA TO THE 🌎
We are cleaning up our CBD. We will not rest until we take our City back. We are sending a very strong message to all those who think they can occupy our buildings illegally
#OkaeMolao
I remain unfazed by the Bell Pottinger-type smear campaign attacking my integrity. I don’t do corruption. I don’t know Hamilton Ndlovu. Gauteng Treasury says the guy has no PPE tender in GP. Those spreading these lies must know that their criminal motive will be exposed soon!
Congratulations MEC
@Lesufi
& team.These results are a true reflection of the massive work we have put in over the years towards building an equal & just education system for all.Gauteng remains committed to fulfilling the aims of the freedom charter as envisaged by our forebears
I am deeply concerned about allegations that a tender was irregularly awarded by the Department of e-Government. I view these allegations in a very serious light. Accordingly, I have requested the Special Investigative Unit (SIU) to immediately investigate these allegations.
New milestone: 2.5 million vaccine doses administered in Gauteng, and 1 million people fully vaccinated with either J&J or two doses of Pfizer. Great turnout by the 18-34s today...thank you and we salute you🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Gauteng Law Enforcement Agencies arrested more than 500 suspects in overnight raids across Gauteng last night and this morning. 93 of these suspects involved in crimes against women. No more speeches, we are taking ACTION!
From next week, the State Security Agency (SSA) will commence with lifestyle audits on myself and the 10 MEC’s in the Gauteng Provincial Govenment, as we had resolved at the start of the 6th administration.
Payment of service providers is an essential service. No Gauteng government official should tell businesses that they can’t be paid due to the lockdown.
The DA is busy with blame-shifting, not delivery. I will meet with
#AlexShutDown
Committee on Tuesday, while President
@CyrilRamaphosa
will visit Alex on Thursday to address the grievances of the people of Alex. We are problem-solvers, not blame-shifters.
Over the past 24hours, Gauteng SAPS arrested 541 suspects on various crimes - gender-based violence, drugs, stolen vehicles, illegal weapons, murder and robbery, etc. We’re on the ground taking ACTION stem out lawlessness and criminality. No more speeches!
Lots of fake news being spread. For instance, messages going around about taxi industry and children being kidnapped in Katlehong/Thokoza are false. Police and MECs are on the ground and the province is stable.
We have locked down the Johannesburg CBD where we have recovered 7 machine guns and made several arrests of undocumented individuals during the
#OkaeMolao
operation currently underway.
Please notify your nearest Police Station if you are organizing a wedding, funeral and any other public event. Also ensure that there are no more than 100 people. You do not need permission, but notify the police in your area.
#GautengCOVID19
I took my Oath of Office today & was sworn in as a Member of the
@GPLegislature
. I am ready to serve the people of Gauteng for another term.
To the people of Gauteng, thank you for entrusting me with this responsibility. I will serve you diligently, with integrity & commitment.
Gauteng has 74% recoveries, 24% active cases, 1.1% case fatality rate and 33% of national tests. Our country will still pass through the eye COVID-19 storm but together we can slow down the storm through testing, tracing, isolating, social distancing, washing hands & face masks!
Although the confirmed
#COVID19
cases in our province have increased to 865, recoveries have also increased dramatically to 350, while hospitalizations have decreased and the number of deaths remains at 3.
#GAUTENGCOVID19
#COVID19SA
The health workers of our country are the true heroes in this battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. I saw some of them at Charlotte Maxeke Joburg Hospital yesterday - their professionalism, skill, courage and sheer dedication. They will take us far. We thank them sincerely 🙏🏾 🙏🏾
#OkaeMolao
will continue in other cities and CBDs on a regular basis. Joint operations by our law enforcement agencies will make SA and Gauteng safer. Thank you to honest law enforcement officers 🙏🏾
It was truly an honour to witness Comrade Panyaza
@Lesufi
’s election and swearing in as the 7th Premier of the Gauteng Province. I have no doubt that you will serve the people of Gauteng with the utmost dedication, integrity and commitment, Cde Premier.
#GrowingGautengTogether
We are grateful to the African National Congress structures and conference delegates for the election into the National Executive Committee. It is an honour to serve - always ready to work for fundamental change. Amandla!
Wishing the Premier’s of North West and the Western Cape, Job Mokgoro &
@alanwinde
, respectively, a speedy recovery. Looking forward to seeing you back in action.
Let‘s continue to practice physical distancing, hand washing & wearing face masks to combat the spread of
#COVID19
.
Today I’m visiting food banks across the province to ensure a fair process of food distribution. The system must be about reaching the 20% of Gauteng residents who are food insecure. There should be no patronage networks and no political interference in all processes.
#COVID19SA
Another victory for Gauteng
@SAPoliceService
this morning is the arrest of what is popularly known as the “Blue Light Gang.” There is nowhere to hide! We are out to uncover all criminal activity taking place in Gauteng.
Thabo Masebe was a meticulous public servant with a wealth of knowledge. He was dependable & ethical. Thank you to the Masebe family for allowing him to share his selfless spirit of activism with us & his outstanding contribution in bettering the lives of the people of Gauteng.
I was honored to meet my late friend, David Kekana’s daughters Tsholofetso, 12 and Waratwa, 9 during my visit to the family today. It’s difficult for us as his friends, but even more difficult for the family. Rest in eternal peace, my friend. 🙏🏾
#RIPDavidKekana
As of today, SAPS have arrested 41 suspects regarding break-ins and burning down of schools in Gauteng. We commend the Special Police Task Team established by Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen. Mawela. We thank communities for helping police.
@FaithMazibukoSA
@Lesufi
Shattered by the news of the passing of our dear Comrade Jackson Mthembu. An activist and life-long champion of freedom and democracy who defended our Constitution to the very end. Lala ngoxolo, Mvelase.
#RIPJacksonMthembu
🙏🏾
We are saddened by the passing on of struggle veteran & black business icon, Dr. Richard Maponya. A walking monument of the township economy & father of black retail business. The epitome of black business excellence & resilience & a great inspiration. May his legacy live forever
Today I officially start my new exciting, but tough assignment as the full-time Head of Political Education, working with the
@ORTamboSchool
& Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Schools of Leadership, to reignite political education in the
@MYANC
and fraternal parties in the SADC region.
Congratulations to all the new MECs who have just taken their Oath of Office to serve the people of Gauteng with unwavering loyalty and integrity. I am confident that each and every one of them will serve the people of Gauteng diligently, with commitment and selflessness.
I’m up bright and early on this chilly Wednesday morning with my wife to cast our vote for the African National Congress
@MYANC
in our ward (106) in Centurion. I urge all Gautengers to go out today and
#VoteANC
on the first and second ballot papers.
#IVoteANC
As we go through this Easter Weekend, we pray for the speedy recovery of those with
#COVID19
. We are grateful that out of the 801 confirmed cases in Gauteng, 157 people have recovered. We commend our healthcare professionals for their dedication and thank God for His Grace 🙏🏾
Update: Police & Hawks do not sleep! Today, we expect a breakthrough on the case of the slain Gauteng Exemplary Public Servant, Babita Deokaran, MHSRIP. The corrupt elements in government who collude with rogue business to rig tenders have nowhere to hide! LOOTERS SHALL NOT WIN!
South Africa cannot be a lawless country!
President
@CyrilRamaphosa
during his address to branches says “the law of the Republic of South Africa must be observed and obeyed by all who live in this country.”
Thank you to the citizens of our country & the people of Gauteng in particular for taking part in the sixth national & provincial elections.
I am humbled by my re-election as the 6th Premier of our beautiful province, & I re-commit myself to continue serving Gauteng faithfully.
#COVID19
| Today I resumed my official duties and rejoined the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic in Gauteng. Our primary focus is to curb the spread of coronavirus and save more lives.
I warn the
@CityofJoburgZA
council that should it fail to elect a new mayor on 4 December 2019, I will give them 7 days to do so, failing which, the
@GautengProvince
will intervene.
I have joined JHB Mayor
@HermanMashaba
and Transport MMC Helen Makhubo for the opening of the M2 Motorway. We can only
#GrowGautengTogether
if all spheres of government work together to improve the lives of the people of Gauteng
#M2Opening
I dismiss, with contempt, the lies posted on social media platforms about the involvement of my immediate family in PPE procurement. As a matter of principle, neither my wife nor children do business with government. The allegations are false and will not pass scrutiny.
Major issues in the Kempton Park area are drugs & human trafficking. I want to see a turn-around in the drug and crime stats in this area over the next 6 months. This morning we uncovered various types of drugs and arrested a number of drug dealers. Nowhere to hide.
#OkaeMolao
Gauteng Update: So far, 2.1 million adults have taken their jabs, with 1.1 million fully vaccinated. Millennials driving up vaccinations to new daily milestones: last Friday 71k, Saturday & Sunday 50k, Monday 68k and yesterday 70k a day. Let’s go for 100k a day! Thank u all🙏🏾🙏🏾
Today, 04th October 2022, I handed over a letter to the
@GPLegislature
Speaker, Honourable Ntombi Mekgwe, to tender my resignation from the position of the Premier of
@GautengProvince
and a member of Gauteng Provincial Legislature, effective from 6th October 2022.
Today I met MEC
@Lesufi
& his team to analyse the performance of Gauteng schools & learners in the 2019 Matric Exams. I congratulate the Class of 2019 for a sterling performance. 6 of the 10 best performing districts nationally are in Gauteng, with 3 being in the top 5.
This weekend Gauteng reached 3 million vaccinations (cumulatively). At least 2.3 million people vaccinated with one dose, whilst 1.3 million are fully vaccinated. Another milestone of 450k vaccinations a week (20-27 Aug). Let’s do 500k a week ahead of December! Thank u GP🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Looking at the attendance of
#GlobalCitizenFestivalSA
#Mandela100
, I can again say, as I said on Friday during the
#GPPoliticalReport
, that South Africans love events that bring them together. They love music and they love to dance. They're here, united in their diversity
Attended Church Service with my wife, MEC Lesufi and DG Phindile Baleni. Thank you Apostle Solly Mahlangu, Pastor June Tsotetsi and Word Praise for a spiritually uplifting day.
Congratulations to the leadership collective of the
@GautengANC
as led by newly elected Chairperson Cde Panyaza
@Lesufi
. I am confident that you will all take the battle for the renewal of the ANC as the most urgent task of our generation. Lead the people of Gauteng well.
Between last night and this morning, more than 700 suspects were arrested in police ant-crime operations across Gauteng, 86 of whom are on cases related to crimes against women.
#OkaeMolao
. Nowhere to hide!
The beginning of a New Year is a great time for reflection and new beginnings. As President
@CyrilRamaphosa
said, 2018 was a Year of Renewal , let us continue to work together to put South Africa on the right path. Let us together build the South Africa we want. Happy New Year!
Good morning Gauteng. This morning we join
#OkaeMolao
in Midrand. Police have arrested 591 suspects in anti-crime operations in the last 48 hours. This includes those involved in Olievenhout taxi killings and police killers in Diepsloot. Criminals you have nowhere to hide.
Congratulations to the
@ANCJHB
& the newly elected mayor of the
@CityofJoburgZA
, Cde
@Geoff_Makhubo
. Joburg is one the cities that has the responsibility to pull our nation out of the current economic challenges. We are confident that you will lead our people to prosperity.
I join the thousands in our continent in wishing President Thabo Mbeki well on the occasion of his 78th birthday. You remain an inspiration to our country and the African continent.
Happy birthday Zizi, Jama Ka Sjadu, Fakade.
#Mbeki78
#ThaboMbekiat78
#MbekiBirthday
Update: The number of suspects arrested by Gauteng SAPS for school burglaries and vandalism, has increased from 54 to 89 in the past two weeks. 61 cases going through courts. Criminals have nowhere to hide.
#Siyabopha
.
#OkaeMolao
!
Auntie Sophie Williams De Bruyn was today among the people awarded Isithwalandwe/Seaparankoe - this is the highest honour for an ANC member who has sacrificed enormously for freedom!
#ANC107
Started my day in church to thank Almighty God for being ever so faithful and full of grace.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏽 Thank you pastor Xola Nzo for a great service
@ChangeBible
.
As the day nears to an end, I remember Uncle Kathy, who would have turned 90 today. A hero in our struggle, a fearless champion of human rights, an icon who left a legacy for us. We celebrate your life.
#Kathrada90
This week Gauteng will hit new milestones of 4 million vaccine doses administered, 3 million people vaccinated with one dose and 2 million fully vaccinated. We’re averaging 400k doses in a week, chasing 500k. Vaccine coverage is at 25% of adults. Don’t vacillate, let’s vaccinate!
Deeply saddened by the passing on of the legendary Bob Mabena. I send my sincerest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues in the media fraternity. May his soul Rest In Peace
#RIPBobMabena
I offer my sincerest condolences to the Mandela and Hlongwane families as we mourn the untimely passing of Ambassador Zindzi.
We will remember you for your fearlessness, bravery and political activism.
Rest In Peace
#ZindziMandela
.
I join the thousands in our continent in wishing President Thabo Mbeki well on the occasion of his 80th birthday. You remain an inspiration to our country and the African continent.
Happy birthday Zizi, Jama Ka Sjadu, Fakade.
#TM80
Happy Birthday to all those born today, like me. I started my day on a tough mission: I joined police anti-crime operations in Katlehong-Thokoza-Vosloorus at 6am.
So far, 25 wanted suspects have been arrested. General Mawela, the new Provincial Commissioner is hard at work.
I think I should look into taking up boxing after I retire and follow in Madiba’s footsteps 😅
“In the ring, rank, age, colour, and wealth are irrelevant,” - Nelson Mandela
#MandelaRWR2018
We are building an Elijah Barayi mega-human settlement which is one of the most beautiful stories of service, plus re-industrialisation.
This is our dream and spirit in Gauteng!
Spirit!!!
Yes, it’s true that National Cabinet has just announced that the vaccination of 18+ starts tomorrow. All adults can now vaccinate...woza Friday...wozani nonke!
This morning I join minister
@MbalulaFikile
and the
@City_Ekurhuleni
as we launch a new fleet of buses- Harambee, to service the people of Tembisa. This is part of our investment in public transport to ensure we provide safe, reliable and efficient transport to our people.
Today I had a meeting with talented creatives - Black Coffee
@RealBlackCoffee
, Nelson Makamo
@nelsonmakamo
and Laduma Ngxokolo
@LadumaNgxokolo
- to discuss how they want to contribute to the development of the creative industry in Gauteng!
#Spirit
!!!
A giant tree has fallen. A selfless struggle veteran who dedicated his life to fighting for the freedom of the people of South Africa. I offer my sincerest condolences to the Mlangeni family, comrades and friends. May the legacy of Isithwalandwe live on.
#RIPAndrewMlangeni
🕊
Mayor Matongo’s passing has left me shocked and shattered. I send my heartfelt condolences to Mrs Matongo and children, his extended family, friends and comrades.
This evening we join
@KaizerChiefs
as they play Highlands Park & subsequently celebrate the
#KaizerChiefs50
milestone. We salute Bra Kaizer for his contribution to social cohesion & for building a brand loved & supported by millions across the country & the African continent.
Just concluded a meeting with Political Parties represented in the Legislature, which we do once a week. All party leaders are happy with the work being done in Gauteng on COVID-19 to flatten the curve. Together, we’re paving the way to go to Level 3 in a safe manner. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾GP
Feedback from our social mobilisation outreach teams is that 18-34s are keen to take their jabs soonest: 5.1 million of them in Gauteng. We hear you...soon and very soon...we’re coming to you!
Today, I am very pleased to announce that I have decided to appoint Dr. Nomathemba “Thembi” Emily Mokgethi as the new MEC for Social Development.
Dr. Thembi Mokgethi is a seasoned public official with extensive experience in government.
#GrowingGautengTogether
Good morning Gauteng. We will be out there on
#OkaeMolao
this morning. Where? I can’t tell you - it might be in your neighbourhood. If roadblocks cause some delays, we apologise. Criminals have nowhere to hide. Kubo! Ha di baje!