Lesufi on Gauteng’s progress: Gautrain, lifestyle audits, e-tolls and women’s safety
Gauteng had as of June paid R13 billion of its R20 billion e-toll debt with high-speed rail projects and Gautrain expansions in sight.
Gauteng is nearing completion of its e-toll debt repayment, with Premier Panyaza Lesufi reporting that the province is halfway through the process. All government CEOs and department heads have completed lifestyle audits, the premier announced on 16 September. Lesufi also addressed transport matters, including the Gautrain expansion to Roodepoort, Fourways, Springs, Pretoria, and Magaliesberg, which has received final administrative approval from National Treasury.
The premier confirmed that negotiations are ongoing for high-speed rail links to Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal. Regarding the province's e-toll debt, Lesufi stated that R13 billion has been paid out of the R20 billion total, and all e-toll roads are now improved and maintained. The premier dismissed claims of diverted budgets, stating that shortfalls in education funding were due to cash projection errors from national and provincial treasuries.
In addressing the issue of femicide on the East Rand, Lesufi promised a comprehensive response, including bringing state power to Kempton Park and surrounding areas. The province has seen a decrease in murders and rapes compared to the same period last year, though the issue remains a concern.
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