Lesufi shakes up Gauteng: HODs axed, reshuffled amid R1.8bn underspend and damning forensic reports
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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi reshuffled and removed several department heads due to approximately R1.8 billion in budget underspending and missed service delivery targets.
The changes coincide with the release of new forensic investigation reports detailing serious offenses and improper behavior, including fraud and irregular appointments, across various departments like Agriculture, Education, and Health.
The reshuffle included new appointments for E-government, Infrastructure Development, and Economic Development, along with several acting heads, while recruitment for permanent positions in Community Safety and Health is ongoing.
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