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Johannesburg – Gauteng Premier David Makhura has resigned from his position as Gauteng Premier and a member of Gauteng Provincial Legislature, he announced on Tuesday. <\/p>\n
The decision is effective from Thursday.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ANC has been seized with this matter over the past few weeks and has now completed its internal processes. Today, October 4, 2022, I have handed a letter to the Speaker, Honourable Ntombi Mekgwe, to tender my resignation from the position of the Premier of Gauteng and a member of Gauteng Provincial Legislature, effective from 6 October 2022,\u201d said Makhura. <\/p>\n
He said he was honoured to have been elected the sixth premier of the Gauteng province, serving between May 2014 and October 2022.<\/p>\n
He was re-elected to the position in May 2019. <\/p>\n
\u201cI have served the people of Gauteng with humility and utmost dedication and integrity through the eight years of my tenure.\u201d<\/p>\n
Makhura served as Gauteng Premier and also as the Gauteng ANC chairperson, until Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi was elected Gauteng ANC chairperson recently. Makhura did not contest the position.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn February I addressed members of the ANC at the cadres\u2019 assembly attended by branch chairs and secretaries, leaders of regions in our province and the leagues of our organisation.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the assembly of cadres, I indicated my wish not to stand for the leadership position of the ANC in Gauteng. I had an honour to serve my movement, the ANC, as its leader in Gauteng for 22 years, first as the co-ordinator of the interim leadership core in May 2000; subsequently elected the provincial secretary from 2001 to 2014; deputy chairperson, 2014 to 2018; and chairperson, 2018 to 2022.\u201d<\/p>\n
Makhura also highlighted the work he has done to rebuild and position Gauteng as a significant player in the affairs of the movement and country at large in collaboration with and alongside ANC leaders and activists in the province.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have always contemplated how best to ensure a smooth and seamless transition from the collective I lead in the PEC (provincial executive committee) and in government in order to achieve maximum unity, continuity and change.<\/p>\n
\u201cConsequently, I have held several engagements with the leadership of the ANC on the timing and details of the handover in order to ensure a smooth transition in the interest of our province and its people,\u201d said Makhura <\/p>\n
He extended his gratitude to all faith-based organisations, organised business, civil society, sports bodies and people of the province for the unwavering support they gave to the Gauteng government during his tenure. <\/p>\n
\u201cCollectively we had challenges but counted many successes. I have no doubt of your continued support to the incoming leadership collective of our province,\u201d said Makhura <\/p>\n
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