​Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has committed to formally responding to the latest State of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Report by the Gauteng Ethics and Anti-Corruption Advisory Council (GEAC) within 14 days.
"The provincial government will review the report in detail. After assessing and engaging with the findings, it will issue a formal response within 14 days," said Lesufi.
The independent GEAC handed over the report and released it to the public on Thursday afternoon. 
The biennial report assesses the Gauteng Provincial Government's (GPG) efforts to promote integrity, good governance, and combat corruption across its institutions.
This is the council's second biennial report, following the first State of Ethics Report released in 2022. It follows Premier Lesufi's November 2024 pledge to finalise engagements with relevant state institutions, consolidate provincial forensic investigations, and share the findings publicly.
The GEAC plays a critical role in offering oversight, advice, and advocacy and mobilising civil society in the fight against corruption and the promotion of ethical governance.
"Publicising these reports strengthens transparency, ensuring that the public remains informed about the actions taken by the GPG to address unethical conduct.
"The report also underscores accountability in public administration, serving as a reminder that every decision must withstand public scrutiny, and that ethical vigilance is a collective duty", said Lesufi.
The report highlights key areas, such as challenges, officials conducting business with the state, the outcomes of lifestyle audits, and progress on investigations led by Chapter 9 and 10 institutions.
It also provides recommendations for the provincial government to strengthen ongoing efforts to reinforce and institutionalise integrity across government agencies. 
The report also recognises that while the Gauteng City Region faces misconduct-related challenges among some officials and institutions, significant progress has been made in establishing systems to curb corruption. 
To ensure lasting improvements, it additionally recommends that the focus shift to strengthening these measures and enhancing the capacity of all stakeholders involved.
"The report's release supports the national priority of building an ethical, capable, and developmental state. It also underscores the 7th Administration's commitment to promoting integrity in government, combating fraud, corruption, maladministration, and advancing good governance, transparency, and accountability", said Lesufi.
In addition, he said this initiative strengthens transparency, ensuring that the public remains informed about the actions taken by the GPG to address unethical conduct.
"The report underscores accountability in public administration, serving as a reminder that every decision must withstand public scrutiny, and that ethical vigilance is a collective duty."
Chairperson of the GEAC, Reverend Solomuzi Mabuza, reaffirmed the council's commitment to rooting out corruption.
"The GEAC is committed to having consultation with Members of the Executive Council, as a collaborative approach is essential to fostering an environment where ethical leadership thrives and fighting against corruption," said Mabuza.