ANC won’t surrender Gauteng to ‘lazy vultures’, says Lesufi
THE ANC in Gauteng is not going to surrender power to “lazy vultures” who can’t even run a government but survive on threats to take over after the 2024 general election.
This was the reply of Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi after the EFF and DA accused him of having failed to deliver a solid plan in his maiden State of the Province Address last Monday.
The EFF said his address was mere “political showboating”, while Gauteng DA leader Solly Msimanga said his address lacked detail.
Both parties also claimed that they would take over power after the 2024 polls, a claim Lesufi vehemently dismissed, saying his party would retain power next year.
Lesufi reiterated that his party would go ahead with its plans to give facelifts to townships, hostels and improve the living condition of people in informal settlements – without any apology, he said.
“We presented to this House where we want to take Gauteng in the next 12 months. “Instead of matching our plans intellectually, we are met with Hugh Masekela’s songs and gimmicks.
“We presented solid plans for taking Gauteng out of load shedding. Instead of presenting counter proposals, we are expected to teach people the standing rules of this House.
“These are people who claim to be a government in waiting: no superior logic here, just talking too much.
“We presented our plans to fight crime, and in response we were confronted with requirements about water plans when they are not aware that we already have those plans,” Lesufi said.
He said he presented solid plans for economic recovery and reconstruction, saying it turned out to be a heavy topic as none of the opposition could even address it.
“What is clear is that opposition parties think 2024 is automatic and as such they don’t want to work hard. What is clear is that opposition parties are preoccupied with 2024 but they have nothing to offer. Opposition parties are obsessed with 2024, they are now using it as a gogo (scary creature) to scare us!
“We will not surrender this hardfought liberty to formations that are directionless and aimless and who only rely on the perceived view that they will win 2024.”