During a press conference, Gauteng ANC leaders Tasneem Motara, TK Nciza, and Lebogang Maile announced the postponement of Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s cabinet announcement for the second time. This delay raised concerns about the province’s governance. The postponement comes amidst ongoing political tensions within the ANC. Lesufi is facing pressure to address internal divisions and ensure a stable government. The failure to announce his cabinet promptly has raised questions about his leadership and the party’s ability to deliver on its mandate. The postponement has also sparked speculation about potential splits or factionalism within the Gauteng ANC. The province is a key political battleground, and the delay in forming a government could further destabilize the region. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges facing the ANC and the need for transparent and accountable governance. South Africans are closely monitoring the developments in Gauteng, as it has implications for the country’s political stability and economic growth.The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has accused Premier Panyaza Lesufi of behaving like a “spoiled child” after he again delayed the announcement of his new provincial cabinet. Lesufi was expected to name his new MECs on Thursday, but the announcement was postponed at the last minute, with no reason given. This is the second time that Lesufi has delayed the announcement of his cabinet. He was originally supposed to name his MECs on August 5, but that announcement was also postponed. The DA’s Jack Bloom said that Lesufi’s behavior was “unacceptable” and that he was “treating the people of Gauteng with contempt.” “We have had enough of Lesufi’s childish behavior,” Bloom said. “He needs to grow up and start taking his responsibilities seriously.” The DA has called on Lesufi to make the announcement of his cabinet immediately. “The people of Gauteng deserve to know who their new MECs are,” Bloom said. “Lesufi needs to stop playing games and get on with the job.” The ANC in Gauteng has defended Lesufi’s decision to delay the announcement of his cabinet. Spokesperson Tasneem Motara said that Lesufi was “taking his time” to ensure that he appointed the best possible people to his cabinet. “The Premier is committed to appointing a cabinet that will deliver on the ANC’s election promises,” Motara said. “He is not going to rush into making appointments just to meet a deadline.” The DA has rejected the ANC’s explanation, saying that Lesufi has had plenty of time to appoint his cabinet. “Lesufi has been in office for over a month,” Bloom said. “He has had enough time to meet with potential candidates and make his decisions.” The DA has also accused Lesufi of using the delay in announcing his cabinet to “purge” his political opponents from the ANC. “We believe that Lesufi is using this delay to get rid of people who he sees as a threat to his power,” Bloom said. The ANC has denied these allegations, saying that Lesufi is not interested in “purging” anyone from the party. “The Premier is committed to building a united ANC,” Motara said. “He is not interested in dividing the party.” The delay in announcing the Gauteng cabinet has led to speculation that Lesufi is facing internal pressure from within the ANC. Some analysts believe that Lesufi is trying to appease different factions within the party by delaying the announcement of his cabinet. Others believe that Lesufi is simply trying to buy time to ensure that he has a strong cabinet in place. Whatever the reason for the delay, the people of Gauteng are growing impatient. They want to know who their new MECs are and when they can expect them to start delivering on the ANC’s election promises.