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TimesLIVE reports that Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi is adamant that thousands of expanded public works programme (EPWP) “green army” workers remain employed despite a letter sent to participants informing them that their contracts come to an end this week.
Lesufi on Wednesday shared a picture of the letter, signed under the name of acting head of the agriculture, rural development and environment department in Gauteng, Khulekani Mase, informing EPWP employees about the end of their contracts. Lesufi claimed the letter was written without his knowledge. “The letter was written without my consent or approval. The intentions are clear: to undermine the authority of the seventh administration,” he said. The green army was launched last May under the EPWP and focused on waste management and food security in Gauteng as part of Lesufi's job drive. It employed more than 6,000 people. In a series of tweets, Lesufi addressed the confusion surrounding the EPWP contracts as well as those of Gauteng traffic wardens. “Going nowhere! There’s confusion about the EPWP green army contracts and the continued employment of the Gauteng traffic wardens. The EPWP green army are mandated to clean our environment and waste removal while the Gauteng traffic wardens are protecting us against crime,” he tweeted. Social media users expressed concern about Lesufi's leadership, urging him to take control of his departments:
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Modiegi Mashamaite at TimesLIVE
- Lees ook, Nasi Ispani-werwingsprogram gaan voort – Lesufi, by Maroela Media
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