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Lesufi outlines progress made on provincial action plan

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Collected on 17 September 2026

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This is a SAnews report on a media briefing by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi about the provincial government's programme of action. Lesufi announced a 3.0% decline in contact crimes in the first quarter of 2026/27, but also noted the discovery of eight women's bodies in Ekurhuleni. He reported that the HIV-prevention injection Lenacapavir has been rolled out at 133 health facilities with 24,390 new initiations, and that lifestyle audits and forensic investigations have led to 20 officials being referred for investigation and R558 million in irregular expenditure being uncovered at Kopanong Precinct.

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HIV prevention injectable serviceOngoing

bi-annual HIV-prevention injection, Lenacapavir

The Gauteng Department of Health has rolled out the bi-annual HIV-prevention injection Lenacapavir across 133 health facilities in five districts. The injection is given twice a year and can reduce the risk of HIV acquisition when used alongside safer-sex practices.

Who it is for: people who may benefit from HIV prevention
How to act on it: Go to one of the 133 health facilities spanning five districts

The document's recorded date is 16 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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since June 2026, the roll-out of the bi-annual HIV-prevention injection, Lenacapavir, has seen major traction across 133 health facilities spanning five districts.

Facts

Places

Ekurhuleni, Gauteng

Reference

GOVNEWS-84369 at https://www.sanews.gov.za

Amounts

R 558 000 000

Key Takeaways

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi
Media briefing on provincial programme of action
3.0% decline in contact crimes, first quarter 2026/27
bodies of eight women discovered across Ekurhuleni
Lenacapavir HIV-prevention injection
133 health facilities spanning five districts
24 390 new Lenacapavir initiations between June and August
lifestyle audits: 3671 officials submitted forms
SIU forensic investigation into 14 Office of the Premier officials and 6 Gauteng COGTA officials
20 officials referred for further investigation
Kopanong Precinct irregular expenditure of about R558 million
forensic investigation into lease agreements concluded
recommendations to be implemented as a matter of priority
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Panyaza Lesufi
Department of Health
Special Investigating Unit
Office of the Premier
Gauteng COGTA
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Dates

Opening Date

16 September 2026