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Lesufi outlines progress made on provincial action plan

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Lesufi outlines progress made on provincial action plan Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has delivered a comprehensive update highlighting the province’s key milestones in combatting crime, healthcare, finance and infrastructure development. Lesufi addressed a media briefing on Wednesday morning on the provincial government’s programme of action, pointing to a measured 3.0% decline in contact crimes during the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year. However, the crime stats release comes as the province was rocked by the discovery of the bodies of eight women in separate incidents across Ekurhuleni. “This is a heartbreaking and deeply disturbing development that has shocked the province and reminded us of the devastating human cost of violence against women. “Every woman has the right to live free from fear, violence and harm, and the loss of these lives is a tragedy for their families, loved ones and communities. “We reaffirm our commitment to supporting law enforcement agencies as

First report: Women can’t continue to fear going out in public: Lesufi — sabcnews.com, 2d