President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed disappointment in the state of Johannesburg and Gauteng as a whole, but citizens are asking why he only noticed it now.
Despite having a home in Johannesburg and regularly attending meetings at his political party’s headquarters in Luthuli House, President Cyril Ramaphosa is not ‘pleased’ with the state of the City of Gold and wants it fixed urgently.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the economic success of Gauteng province is crucial to the overall success of the country.
President Cyril Ramaphosa was far from impressed with the state of the Gauteng province following his visit ahead of the G20 Summit.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has on Thursday, apologised to President Cyril Ramaphosa for the bad state of Johannesburg, after Ramaphosa expressed disappointment during his visit to the province. Lesufi acknowledged the province’s pressing challenges and extended his apology to Ramaphosa.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has offered a public apology to President Cyril Ramaphosa for the deteriorating conditions in Johannesburg, acknowledging the President’s frustration about the poor state of the metro.
This follows Ramaphosa’s complaint earlier on Thursday morning, expressing frustration over the poor state of the metro.
Known as the city of gold or Jozi, Johannesburg is South Africa's financial capital and home to the richest square mile in Africa.
President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Cabinet are visiting the Gauteng Provincial Executive. It forms part of the president’s plan to visit all provinces to ensure alignment with the 7th Administration. Premier Panyaza Lesufi is expected to outline plans to improve service delivery.
President Cyril Ramphosa visits Gauteng for an oversight visit but disappointed with the state of Johannesburg.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has apologised to President Cyril Ramaphosa over his harsh condemnation on the state of the province.
The President made these remarks on Thursday during an oversight visit to the province, where he engaged with the Gauteng Provincial Government and the National Executive.