The province s premier delivered his first provincial address on Monday, announcing intentions to prioritise increased funding in the fight against crime.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) wants Lesufi to provide a clear plan on the measures that will be put in place to save the province’s struggling municipalities.
The premier announced plans to the establish a dedicated unit in the Agriculture and Rural Development Department to work with the cannabis industry and national government to address regulatory and licensing issues, attract investment, and facilitate black participation in this novel sector.