{"id":31937,"date":"2025-10-09T13:56:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T11:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=31937"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:46:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:46:35","slug":"tembisa-hospital-prayer-day-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/tembisa-hospital-prayer-day-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Tembisa Hospital \u201cPrayer Day\u201d Event: Gauteng Premier\u2019s Office Sets the Record Straight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-premier-lesufi-distances-himself-from-the-unauthorised-event\"><strong>Premier Lesufi distances himself from the unauthorised event<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On 9 October 2025, the Office of the Gauteng Premier released a statement to correct misinformation. The misinformation about a  \u201cPrayer Day\u201d event purportedly organised for Tembisa Hospital.<br>A poster promoting the event featuring Premier Panyaza Lesufi\u2019s photograph gave the false impression that he endorsed and would attend it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Premier\u2019s Office clarified that Premier Lesufi was unaware of the event.  <br>\u201cAs soon as the Premier became aware of it, he advised the organisers to withdraw the poster and cancel the event. The event, therefore, is no longer happening,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ALSO READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/lesufi-backs-cashless-taxi-payments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lesufi Backs Cashless Taxi Payments to Fight Crime in Gauteng<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-542047220\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-clarifying-misinformation-and-protecting-public-trust\"><strong>Clarifying misinformation and protecting public trust<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The unauthorised poster, which spread rapidly on social media, led to public confusion about the Premier\u2019s involvement.<br>Officials from the Premier\u2019s Office said the prompt clarification was necessary to prevent further misunderstanding. It was also to reaffirm government transparency in public communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Premier Lesufi\u2019s immediate instruction to cancel the event demonstrated the provincial government\u2019s zero-tolerance approach to misinformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-premier-lesufi-s-continued-focus-on-reforming-tembisa-hospital\"><strong>Premier Lesufi\u2019s continued focus on reforming Tembisa Hospital<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Premier\u2019s Office reiterated that Premier Lesufi\u2019s attention remains focused on fixing the systemic problems at Tembisa Hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <em>\u201cPremier Lesufi\u2019s focus remains unequivocally on the urgent work of restoring good governance and public trust in Tembisa Hospital.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Premier\u2019s Office added that he is committed to working with the Gauteng Department of Health. He is intentional on implementing the recommendations outlined in the recently released Special Investigating Unit (SIU) interim report. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>These include measures to strengthen accountability, improve financial management, and rebuild confidence in the facility\u2019s operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1716875758\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accountability-and-reform-at-the-centre-of-government-action\"><strong>Accountability and reform at the centre of government action<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SIU report identified governance failures that require swift intervention.<br>The statement confirmed that the provincial government will ensure \u201cswift and decisive action is taken against all officials implicated in the report, in line with the government&#8217;s commitment to accountability and clean administration.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This forms part of a broader provincial drive to improve service delivery and strengthen ethical leadership across Gauteng\u2019s public institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rebuilding-integrity-and-public-confidence\"><strong>Rebuilding integrity and public confidence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Premier Lesufi\u2019s intervention around the unauthorised \u201cPrayer Day\u201d event underscores a wider principle. A principle that credible governance begins with accuracy and accountability.<br>By acting quickly, the Premier protected both his office\u2019s integrity and the credibility of ongoing reforms at Tembisa Hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials stressed that the hospital\u2019s transformation plan is already underway and will prioritise staff morale, operational efficiency, and public trust.<br>The government also appealed to the public to rely on verified communication channels for official information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1108930268\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-working-together-for-accountable-governance\"><strong>Working together for accountable governance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reform in institutions such as Tembisa Hospital depends on collaboration between the government, health workers, and citizens.<br>Residents are encouraged to participate actively by staying informed, engaging constructively with community health forums, and holding leaders accountable for promised changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Office of the Premier reaffirmed that the administration will continue implementing the SIU recommendations to ensure Tembisa Hospital delivers ethical, efficient healthcare to the people of Gauteng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-call-to-support-transparency-and-reform\"><strong>A call to support transparency and reform<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The swift cancellation of the unauthorised \u201cPrayer Day\u201d event highlights the importance of clear, honest communication between the government and the public.<br>As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.gov.za\/pages\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Premier\u2019s Office <\/a>continues its focus on reform, Gauteng residents can help strengthen accountability by verifying information before sharing it and by supporting transparent governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By working together, leaders, citizens, and civil society, Gauteng can move closer to a public service that reflects integrity, efficiency, and the trust of those it serves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On 9 October 2025, the Office of the Gauteng Premier released a statement to correct misinformation. The misinformation about a  \u201cPrayer Day\u201d event purportedly organised for Tembisa Hospital.<br \/>\nA poster promoting the event featuring Premier Panyaza Lesufi\u2019s photograph gave the false impression that he endorsed and would attend it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":31951,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"On 9 October 2025, the Office of the Gauteng Premier released a statement to correct misinformation. 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