Chairperson of the African National Congress in Gauteng
Incumbent
Assumed office 27 June 2022
Deputy
Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko
Preceded by
David Makhura
Gauteng MEC for Education
In office 31 May 2019 – 6 October 2022
Premier
David Makhura
Preceded by
Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko
Succeeded by
Matome Chiloane
In office 23 May 2014 – 29 May 2019
Premier
David Makhura
Preceded by
Barbara Creecy
Succeeded by
Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko
Acting Gauteng MEC for Social Development
In office 5 November 2019 – 19 June 2020
Premier
David Makhura
Preceded by
Thuliswa Nkabinde-Khawe
Succeeded by
Nomathemba Mokgethi
Gauteng MEC for Finance and e-Government
In office 30 May 2019 – 31 May 2019
Premier
David Makhura
Preceded by
Barbara Creecy
Succeeded by
Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko
Member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature
Incumbent
Assumed office 21 May 2014
Personal details
Born
Andrek Lesufi
(1968-09-04) 4 September 1968 (age 55) Edenvale, South Africa
Political party
African National Congress
Other political affiliations
South African Communist Party
Alma mater
University of Natal
Occupation
Politician
Andrek "Panyaza" Lesufi (born 4 September 1968) is a South African politician who was appointed the seventh Premier of Gauteng in October 2022. He was previously Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Education in the Gauteng provincial government between May 2014 and October 2022, with the exception of a two-day stint as MEC for Finance in May 2019. Simultaneously, he was acting MEC for Social Development between November 2019 and June 2020.
A former anti-apartheid and education activist, Lesufi began his political career in public administration and communications in the government of Ekurhuleni, Gauteng and in the national government, where he worked in the Department of Basic Education from 2009 to 2014. He was first elected to the Gauteng Provincial Legislature in 2014. He is a member of the African National Congress (ANC) and has served on its Gauteng Provincial Executive Committee since 2007; he was appointed the party's Provincial Chairperson in June 2022. He is also a member of the South African Communist Party.
Andrek "Panyaza" Lesufi (born 4 September 1968) is a South African politician who was appointed the seventh Premier of Gauteng in October 2022. He was...
Gauteng province of South Africa. The current Premier of Gauteng is PanyazaLesufi, a member of the African National Congress, who was elected on 6 October...
election. Makhura resigned from the position on 6 October 2022 and PanyazaLesufi of the ANC was elected to replace him. The Gauteng Division of the High...
ActionSA's premier candidate. While ANC's candidate is current premier, PanyazaLesufi. KwaZulu-Natal is the second most populated province and is home to...
Legislature by the Premier of Gauteng, an office held since October 2022 by PanyazaLesufi. The first Premier of Gauteng, Tokyo Sexwale, was elected to office...
"Msimanga elected DA Gauteng caucus leader". News24. Retrieved 3 April 2020. "Lesufi elected new Gauteng premier | eNCA". www.enca.com. Retrieved 2022-10-06...
Msimanga for the post. On 27 June 2022, deputy provincial chairperson PanyazaLesufi was elected the provincial chairperson of the ANC in Gauteng, succeeding...
Stephen (27 June 2022). "ANC in Gauteng: The Dawning of the Age of PanyazaLesufi Comes With Problems, Many Big, Difficult, Painful Problems". Daily Maverick...
new leadership, with PanyazaLesufi as chair". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 27 June 2022. Nemakonde, Vhahangwele (7 October 2022). "Lesufi reshuffles Gauteng's...
dropped, as there was not enough evidence against him. Gauteng premier PanyazaLesufi expressed disappointment at the dropping of charges against the driver...
of the Gauteng ANC: he lost narrowly to fellow MEC PanyazaLesufi, earning 601 votes to Lesufi's 623. Maile was, however, re-elected to the ANC Provincial...
speculation that he would be removed from the Executive Council. After PanyazaLesufi was promoted to premier in October 2022, he announced his executive...
the center and Leralla in the west. Lerato Chabangu - soccer player PanyazaLesufi - Premier of Gauteng Tsietsi Mahoa -soccer player George Maluleka -...
tragedy on 31 August, calling it a "wake-up call". Gauteng Premier PanyazaLesufi announced an inquiry into the fire. While government officials blamed...
Premier of the Free State: Mxolisi Dukwana (ANC) Premier of Gauteng: PanyazaLesufi (ANC) Premier of KwaZulu-Natal: Nomusa Dube-Ncube (ANC) Premier of Limpopo:...
the executive departments. As of December 2022[update] the Premier is PanyazaLesufi of the ANC, and the ten members of the Executive Council are listed...
black people to Orania. In June 2020, Gauteng ANC MEC for education, PanyazaLesufi, said that Orania had to fall as it is neither a symbol of inclusivity...
Development MEC in the executive council led by the newly-elected premier PanyazaLesufi. Dlamini, Penwell (10 June 2019). "Sport MEC Mbali Hlophe is still fighting...
Mamabolo was appointed as Finance MEC by newly elected premier PanyazaLesufi. Lesufi tasked him with ensuring that the controversial e-tolls will be...
May 2019 Premier David Makhura Preceded by Mandla Nkomfe Succeeded by PanyazaLesufi Gauteng MEC for Education In office 8 May 2009 – 23 May 2014 Premier...
Michelle (2022-07-11). "ANC Gauteng elects PEC members as new chair PanyazaLesufi calls for party unity". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2023-01-15. Mr Boitumelo...
Legislature. Retrieved 24 October 2020. Nemakonde, Vhahangwele (7 October 2022). "Lesufi reshuffles Gauteng's Cabinet: Here are the new members". The Citizen. Retrieved...
defiance initiated more protests and change. Gauteng Education MEC, PanyazaLesufi visited Pretoria Girls' High School to hear the black students’ grievances...
conference as Lesufi takes top post". News24. Retrieved 27 June 2022. Khumalo, Juniour. "Parks Tau, Nomathemba Mokgethi casualties as PanyazaLesufi makes sweeping...
Arts, Culture and Recreation. In October 2022, newly elected premier PanyazaLesufi reappointed Mazibuko as MEC for Community Safety. "Profile". Archived...
Michelle (2022-07-11). "ANC Gauteng elects PEC members as new chair PanyazaLesufi calls for party unity". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2023-01-15. Ms Refiloe...
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