Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is seen at the unveiling of the province’s 4 000 crime prevention wardens in April 2023.
Experts believe the Gauteng government’s decision to send the controversial crime prevention wardens (CPW) for training under the supervision of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) may bear fruit.
The wardens, referred to as amaPanyaza, are the brainchild of Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi.
Since its launch, the wardens have caught flak from all sides.
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