‘I can’t be blamed for having a vision’: Lesufi dismisses critics of R8bn crime plan

Gauteng premier’s plan to use drones, choppers, panic buttons and CCTV cameras to fight crime has been slammed for being short on details

26 February 2023 - 00:02

Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi is happy to talk at length about his grand plan to use technology to fight crime in the province, but getting a breakdown on the costs involved proved an impossible task this week...

There’s never been a more important time to support independent media.

From World War 1 to present-day cosmopolitan South Africa and beyond, the Sunday Times has been a pillar in covering the stories that matter to you.

For just R80 you can become a premium member (digital access) and support a publication that has played an important political and social role in South Africa for over a century of Sundays. You can cancel anytime.

Already subscribed? Sign in below.



Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.