‘Fewer promises, more action’: DA tells Lesufi ahead of Sopa

The DA says it does not want “empty promises” but plans on improvement of service delivery in Gauteng's state of the province address (Sopa). 

Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi is expected to deliver his first state of the province address on Monday after taking over as leader in October last year. 

DA leader Solly Msimanga said he expected Lesufi to give progress reports on building of new schools of specialisation, refurbishments of hospitals, timely service provider payments and refurbishments to hostels.

He said these service delivery pointers had been promised by Lesufi when he started his role as premier. 

“We no longer want empty promises but want our residents to know service delivery will improve,” Msimanga said. 

“Our service providers, particularly those who do business with the department of health, do not receive payment for services on time. This means our hospitals will have essential services withheld.”