The Gauteng Provincial Government has rebuffed claims that the decision by the provinces Premier to discontinue the Crime Prevention Wardens was informed by the Public Protectors investigation into their inception.
During a media briefing, Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced that the wardens will undergo phased training to be designated the same legal standing as traffic police.
Hours after his announcement, the Public Protector released a report which found that the establishment, appointment and deployment of the wardens was irregular and unlawful.
