The DA in Gauteng has signalled its intention to table a motion of no confidence in Premier Panyaza Lesufi.
The party released a statement on Thursday morning stating it would reveal its plans at a press conference on the steps of the provincial legislature at 12pm today.
Lesufi’s temporary halting of the crime wardens project appears to be the last straw for the second-largest party in the legislature.
“We warned that the recruits were not adequately trained, insufficiently resourced, and did not meet the legal criteria to serve as peace officers,” stated DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga.
“Premier Lesufi chose to ignore these warnings, pressing ahead with a costly programme that has now collapsed under its own weight.”
Motion of no confidence in Lesufi
Lesufi’s administration had been under pressure, most notably due to the chaos within the Department of Health in the province.
“We will therefore be tabling a motion of no confidence in Premier Lesufi for his reckless and irresponsible implementation of the failed Amapanyaza project. The DA will be taking strong action to hold Lesufi accountable,” said Msimanga.
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The margins within the provincial legislature are razor-thin, with only six seats separating the ANC and the DA, which have 28 and 22 seats, respectively.
MK party and EFF have a combined 19 seats — eight and 11, respectively — with the remaining seven parties holding a collective 11 seats.
Msimanga and his colleagues will hold their briefing from the steps of the provincial legislature in Johannesburg at midday on Thursday.
This is a developing story.
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