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Opposition parties dismiss Lesufi’s State of the Province address as bluster without actionable plans – The Mail & Guardian

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Last updated: February 25, 2025 1:52 pm
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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi recently delivered his State of the Province address (Sopa), outlining key issues that his administration must urgently address. However, opposition parties have criticized his speech, claiming that it lacked substance and clear implementation strategies.

Democratic Alliance (DA) provincial leader Solly Msimanga described Lesufi’s address as “full of hot air,” pointing out the absence of concrete plans to combat crime and improve services in Gauteng. Similarly, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) provincial leader Nkululeko Dunga dismissed the address as another exercise in empty rhetoric, highlighting ongoing challenges such as electricity shortages, water crises, unemployment, and insecurity.

Lesufi identified 13 critical issues that need urgent attention, including water shortages, crime, load-shedding, deteriorating infrastructure, service delivery failures in healthcare facilities, rapid growth of informal settlements, and rising unemployment. He emphasized the importance of addressing these issues for the provincial government’s relevance.

In response to the water crisis, Lesufi apologized to residents and announced a collaboration with municipalities and the department of water and sanitation. City Power would take control of electricity supply at the Eikenhof pump station, while Eskom would manage the Emfuleni pump station to stabilize operations. Despite these efforts, Msimanga criticized the decision to hand over control to City Power, citing their existing struggles in managing operations.

Lesufi also addressed cable theft and vandalism, reporting the shutdown of non-compliant scrap yards and illegal spare shops, along with arrests and prosecutions of offenders. He outlined plans to install tech logs for immediate tamper alerts and deploy a 24-hour response team for network maintenance. Additionally, a budget was allocated for swift repairs or replacements of malfunctioning traffic lights.

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Crime prevention remained a top priority for the provincial government, with intelligence efforts identifying criminal kingpins responsible for various crimes. The province took aggressive action against illegal land occupation, demolishing newly erected shacks and obtaining court orders for evictions. However, Dunga criticized these actions as state-sponsored violence against the poor.

On energy security, Lesufi highlighted investments in energy infrastructure to expand generation capacity and promote renewable energy. Partnerships with City Power and the Anergi Group’s Kelvin power station aimed to add more megawatts to the grid. Despite these initiatives, the EFF raised concerns about the government’s reliance on struggling institutions for critical infrastructure.

Regarding job creation, Lesufi announced plans to generate permanent jobs and employment opportunities through public and private initiatives. Key projects included the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone, infrastructure pipeline, Lanseria International Airport expansion, and Gautrain expansion. These projects were expected to create thousands of jobs and inject billions into the economy.

In conclusion, while Lesufi’s Sopa addressed critical issues facing Gauteng, opposition parties criticized the lack of concrete plans and implementation strategies. The province faces ongoing challenges that require innovative solutions and effective governance to improve the lives of its residents. The world of technology is constantly evolving, with new innovations and advancements being made every day. One of the most exciting areas of technology is artificial intelligence (AI), which is revolutionizing industries across the globe.

AI is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. It allows machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation.

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One of the key benefits of AI is its ability to analyze vast amounts of data quickly and accurately. This has huge implications for industries such as healthcare, finance, and marketing, where data analysis is crucial for making informed decisions.

In healthcare, AI is being used to improve diagnostics, personalize treatment plans, and predict patient outcomes. For example, AI-powered algorithms can analyze medical images to detect early signs of diseases such as cancer, leading to faster and more accurate diagnoses.

In finance, AI is being used to detect fraud, automate trading processes, and provide personalized financial advice. AI-powered chatbots are also being used to enhance customer service and streamline banking processes.

In marketing, AI is being used to analyze customer data, optimize advertising campaigns, and personalize user experiences. AI-powered tools can track customer behavior, preferences, and interactions in real-time, allowing marketers to tailor their messages and offerings accordingly.

Beyond these industries, AI is also being used in autonomous vehicles, smart homes, and virtual assistants. Self-driving cars use AI algorithms to navigate roads and avoid obstacles, while smart home devices use AI to learn user preferences and automate household tasks. Virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa use AI to understand and respond to user commands, making our lives more convenient and efficient.

While AI has the potential to revolutionize industries and improve our daily lives, it also raises ethical and social concerns. Issues such as data privacy, algorithm bias, and job displacement are hot topics of debate, and policymakers are grappling with how to regulate AI in a way that balances innovation with accountability.

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Despite these challenges, the future of AI looks bright. As technologies continue to advance and improve, the possibilities for AI are endless. With the right regulations and ethical frameworks in place, AI has the potential to transform the world for the better, making our lives easier, more efficient, and more connected than ever before.

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