Gauteng MEC for Education Panyaza Lesufi on the streets of Diepkloof - checking in with the community on their needs today.

Marching orders. MEC Education GP Panyaza Lesufi and Chris Vondo MMC Community Dev, made a surprise visit to Diepkloof and other areas today.

He’s accompanied at the back by MMC for Community Development in the City of Joburg Chris Vondo.

Some of the residents believe MEC has a good knowledge about education and should be applauded for being hands-on when duty calls.

“He’s in the forefront and at times I feel pity for him because it’s cold,” joked one resident.