​Lerato Mailoane
The Gauteng Premier, joined by Members of the Executive and Mayors, will this week lead a monitoring and evaluation blitz to ensure that the province is ready to host the G20 Leaders' Summit in November.
Addressing the media on Sunday, Premier Panyaza Lesufi, said the blitz will ensure that they see firsthand whether the infrastructure has been repaired.
"We continue to ensure that all spheres of government in Gauteng work together to ensure improved service delivery and economic prosperity for all. Our priority is to ensure stability in the provincial government and continue to uphold the pillars of the Gauteng Anti-Corruption Strategy, preventing, detecting, investigating, and responding swiftly to alleged acts of corruption."
Heads of State and diplomats from across the world are expected to descend on South Africa for the summit, to be held under the theme: "Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability."
In the media briefing, Premier Lesufi also provided feedback on the release of the final forensic investigation reports, which were finalized by the Provincial Forensic Audit Unit in the Office of the Premier.
"This latest consignment follows an earlier public release that took place on 24 June 2025, where we made public the outcomes of 47 forensic reports. It reaffirms the Gauteng Provincial Government's dedication to transparency, accountability, and the fight against corruption and maladministration," he said.
The reports released detailed investigations into serious offences and improper behaviour across multiple departments. They cover a wide range of misconduct, from criminal acts to minor breaches of conduct.
The department with the most cases is the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, with 10 reports, closely followed by the Department of Education, which had 7 reports. The Department of Roads and Transport had 4 reports, the Department of Health had 4 reports, Infrastructure Development had 3 reports, and the remaining agencies had fewer reports.
The Premier said the departments are implementing the recommendations, which include establishing disciplinary action, strengthening weak or compromised internal controls, and filing criminal cases with the South African Police Service (SAPS).
In addition, they must pursue damages from implicated employees using the Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure Framework. Under the Prescription Act 68 of 1969, departments are also required to file civil claims within the stipulated timeframe.
Furthermore, following supply chain management procedures and regulations, service providers involved in dishonest or unlawful activity will also be blacklisted.
To strengthen monitoring, the department submits quarterly reports to the Premier and the Provincial Anti-Corruption Coordinating Committee. The Office of the Premier then monitors the fulfillment of recommendations based on the forensic investigation findings, including recoveries.
The Premier did, however, highlight that the report will be accessible once the State Law Advisory Services removes the names of whistleblowers
At the same time, he announced that the province will host the LIV Golf Tournament, a multibillion-dollar golf event, in March 2026 at Steyn City.
"The tournament will see 54 top golfers from around the world coming to South Africa. This milestone continues to prove that Gauteng remains the preferred destination to host world-class major events and to invest," he added.