IN CONVERSATION WITH TIEGO KHOZA- POLITICAL ANALYST

On 23 February 2026, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi delivered the province’s third State of the Province Address (SOPA) of the 7th Administration at NASREC, Johannesburg. The speech outlined the government’s progress, achievements, and ongoing challenges in service delivery, economic growth, and social development. Gauteng, contributing nearly 35% of South Africa’s GDP, was positioned as the nation’s economic hub, and the Premier emphasised the province’s critical role in job creation, investment, and industrial revitalisation.