On
Thursday, 10 July 2025, the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG), in partnership
with the South African Police Service (SAPS), Municipal Police Departments
(MPDs), and both local and district municipalities, hosted the Provincial
Integrated Service Delivery Operations in Mogale City Local Municipality.
This
initiative forms part of the provincial government's broader strategy to
enhance service delivery and build safer communities through strengthened
multi-agency collaboration. The programme aims to:
Improve
coordination in combating crime across jurisdictions,
Enhance
police visibility,
Promote
information sharing between law enforcement agencies, and
Showcase
technology used in crime prevention.
As an
ongoing campaign across all five Gauteng corridors, the event in Mogale City
saw support from several dignitaries, including:
City
of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Cllr Dada Morero
Emfuleni
Local Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr Sipho Radebe
City
of Tshwane MMC for Public Safety, Cllr Hannes Coetzee
Midvaal
Local Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr Peter Teixeira
The
programme was also honoured by delegates from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of
Community Safety and Liaison.
Unified
Law Enforcement in Action
Various
law enforcement agencies including the Gauteng Traffic Police, Gauteng Traffic
Wardens, MPDs, and municipal police conducted joint operations and roadblocks
aimed at addressing drunk driving, crime, lawlessness, illegal mining, and
by-law compliance.
Premier
Panyaza Lesufi was actively on the ground at R41 Randfontein Road and other
parts of the city, engaging with motorists and supporting the enforcement of
traffic regulations. His presence emphasised the importance of safe driving and
road safety interventions designed to reduce accidents and fatalities.
Community
and Educational Engagements
At
Kagiso Secondary School, Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, addressed
learners, encouraging academic commitment:
“Studying
is the only way that guarantees success. This is the time to invest in your
books,” said MEC Chiloane.
Simultaneously,
the Department of Roads and Transport conducted infrastructure improvements,
including the repair of potholes on Pelindaba Road in the West Rand District
Municipality and the restoration of traffic lights at the Hendrik Potgieter and
Alberts intersection in Roodepoort.
Community
Outreach at Kagiso Sports Complex
At
Kagiso Sports Complex, stakeholders from provincial departments, local and
district municipalities, and law enforcement engaged with residents through
exhibitions and service information stalls.
During
the formal programme, Premier Lesufi, accompanied by Members of the Executive
Council, addressed the Kagiso community:
“Criminals
must know that we are ready for them. We are not going to surrender this
province to anyone except peace-loving people,” he said.
The
Premier concluded his address by unveiling the Revenue Collection Crafters
initiative, further reinforcing the province’s commitment to sustainable,
people-focused development.