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The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has officially declared Gauteng’s Crime Prevention Wardens commonly known as AmaPanyaza as peace officers.

Kubayi made the announcement under Section 334 of the Criminal Procedure Act of 1977, giving the wardens limited legal powers to support law‑enforcement operations.

The decision follows a 2025 report by the Public Protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, which found the establishment of the wardens to be unlawful.

Kubayi says the new declaration now regularises their role, and allows the wardens to continue assisting police in crime‑fighting efforts across the province.

The wardens will undergo the necessary training and be formally assigned.

To take the discussion forward, we are now joined by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi who was part of today's media briefing.

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