Ramaphosa’s long list of what needs fixing in Gauteng

By Simon Nare

President Cyril Ramaphosa has spelt out the Gauteng government’s problems as governance failures, financial mismanagement, crumbling infrastructure, crime and lawlessness, and unreliable service delivery.

Addressing Gauteng government officials in a national and provincial government interaction, Ramaphosa pointed out that these were recurring problems across the province that needed to be dealt with so that it could move forward.

Deciding to take the direct approach, he also chastised the province for some of the G20 meetings it has held so far, saying they were not up to scratch.

The president said other challenges in Gauteng were unemployment and poverty, but these were issues across the country.

He said that these problems would be discussed in a meeting with the provincial government that would look at charting a forward.

“Gauteng’s unique position in the national landscape is both an opportunity and a challenge. While it may be the smallest