{"id":234459,"date":"2021-08-06T16:22:50","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T15:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/?p=234459"},"modified":"2023-01-29T11:24:36","modified_gmt":"2023-01-29T10:24:36","slug":"10-intriguing-things-you-should-know-about-panyaza-lesufi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/10-intriguing-things-you-should-know-about-panyaza-lesufi\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Intriguing Things You Should Know About Panyaza Lesufi"},"content":{"rendered":"

Panyaza Lesufi is a South African politician who has served the country in various capacities. He was appointed the seventh Premier of Gauteng\u00a0in October 2022.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

For close to a decade, Panyaza Lesufi has been revolutionalizing the education system in Gauteng. He serves as the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Education of the province and has held on to the role since 2014. He is an elite member of the African National Congress (ANC) and Gauteng Provincial Legislature. He began his political journey in his formative years and was heavingly involved in the fight against the apartheid<\/a> government.<\/p>\n

Though his diverse works in government over the years have garnered criticisms from his oppositions, Lesufi is a recipient of multiple awards. He was honored with the University of Natal’s Chief Albert Luthuli Award by the former South African president, Thabo Mbeki<\/a>. Gauteng residents have also praised him for his impact on their education system. Below are 10 facts you should know about Panyaza Lesufi, including his early life, family, and career accomplishments.<\/p>\n

Summary of <\/strong>Panyaza Lesufi’s Bio<\/strong><\/h3>\n