Today, Thursday, 23 October 2025, the Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng will hold an urgent press briefing to address the recent announcement by Premier Panyaza Lesufi about the disbandment of the Gauteng Traffic Wardens known as Amapanyaza.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) previously cautioned that the Amapanyaza initiative was ill-conceived, poorly implemented, and unsustainable. We warned that the recruits were not adequately trained, insufficiently resourced, and did not meet the legal criteria to serve as peace officers. Premier Lesufi chose to ignore these warnings, pressing ahead with a costly programme that has now collapsed under its own weight.
The DA is now vindicated, not only by Lesufi’s capitulation but by the report of the Public Protector which found that the establishment of the Crime Prevention Wardens was irregular. We will therefore be tabling a motion of no confidence in Premier Lesufi for his reckless and irresponsible implementation of the failed Amapanyaza project. The DA will be taking strong action to hold Lesufi accountable.
The press briefing will be led by:
Solly Msimanga MPL, DA Gauteng Leader of the Official Opposition
Crezane Bosch MPL, DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Community Safety
Michael Sun MPL, DA Gauteng Spokesperson for Community Safety
The media is invited to attend, and there will be an opportunity for interviews and photographs.
Details of the press briefing is as follows:
Date: Thursday, 23 October 2025
Time: 12:00
Venue: Gauteng Provincial Legislature, City Hall steps
Address: City Hall steps