Note to Editors: These remarks were delivered this morning in Johannesburg by ActionSA President Herman Mashaba at the announcement of a merger agreement with two political parties.
Fellow South Africans,
When ActionSA was launched in 2020, just over five years ago, we envisioned building a party that would represent all South Africans, from rural communities and townships to urban centres.
We built this party on that vision because we understand that fixing South Africa would be impossible if we confined ourselves to speaking to certain communities at the exclusion of others.
Over the past five years, we have invested heavily in this principle. Looking back on our work today, I am proud of what we have achieved. ActionSA’s trajectory is now defined by exceptional growth in both rural communities and urban centres.
The proof of this is our first by-election victory in Ward 7 in Ramotshere Moiloa Municipality in the North West in October last year, where ActionSA unseated the ANC in their historic rural stronghold. While in the heart of the City in Johannesburg, Ward 130, ActionSA nearly tripled its support to 22.66%, placing us second only behind the ANC, and beating both MK and the EFF.
Our victory in Ward 7 relied on a simple strategy that brings us to why we are here today: the uniting and consolidation of opposition political parties rooted in communities. These parties, despite not having a broad national footprint, are often the most in touch with local needs and best placed to fight for the interests of their communities.
For decades, our communities have endured a system broken by failed establishment political parties that are either incompetent, corrupt, trade in broken promises, or guilty of all of the above.
To bring an end to this sickness, ActionSA has made it clear that our focus is on uniting a diverse group of political parties under our Green Umbrella Project, where, under a single banner, we are giving communities a unified voice and a real chance for change.
The residents of Ward 7 have shown that ActionSA’s mission, to provide South Africans across failing municipalities the opportunity to choose a different path, is indeed working.
As we gather here, we celebrate how, through our Green Umbrella Project, ActionSA has grown from 91 public representatives to 141 represented across South Africa.
Today marks yet another milestone in this journey, as community-rooted parties from across the provinces join under the ActionSA banner, bringing our total representation to nearly 150 public representatives. And this is just the beginning!
What should be clear to all of us is that the work of fixing South Africa is bigger than any one party or leader. This is why ActionSA continues to keep its doors open to all like-minded political parties and civic formations that share our values and commitment to building a capable and ethical state.
We see what ActionSA can do when it is given a chance to lead! Many see the work that is being led by ActionSA’s Tshwane Executive Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, to turn things around in our nation’s capital. Working with our coalition partners, Dr Moya leads a team whose work is being noticed even by her harshest sceptics and critics. This is what ActionSA brings to local government.
The momentum we are building is not about power but about partnership and about restoring faith that South Africa can still be fixed when we work side by side.
It is with that, that I am pleased to announce that today, ActionSA will be joined by the Azanian Independent Community Movement and the Creatives Congress Movement.
Together, this partnership will see ActionSA’s representation grow by seven councillors, further expand our reach in the North West, and establish a presence representing a movement of artists and creatives, whose membership will enable ActionSA to bring their voices into decision-making, champion innovative cultural initiatives, and strengthen our connection with diverse communities.
I want to thank Mr Tshepo Mashiane and Mr Wiseman Dibakwe, who joins us here today to formally sign the agreements that will see their movements join ActionSA’s fight to fix South Africa.
Thank you to your supporters, members, and leaders who have agreed to walk hand in hand with us as we prepare to deliver a 2026 local government election that will demonstrate that ActionSA is indeed stronger, more united and ready to lead in municipalities across South Africa.
ActionSA Announces Latest Merger Agreements as Green Umbrella Project Sets Growth Trajectory for 2026
Note to Editors: These remarks were delivered this morning in Johannesburg by ActionSA President Herman Mashaba at the announcement of a merger agreement with two political parties.
Fellow South Africans,
When ActionSA was launched in 2020, just over five years ago, we envisioned building a party that would represent all South Africans, from rural communities and townships to urban centres.
We built this party on that vision because we understand that fixing South Africa would be impossible if we confined ourselves to speaking to certain communities at the exclusion of others.
Over the past five years, we have invested heavily in this principle. Looking back on our work today, I am proud of what we have achieved. ActionSA’s trajectory is now defined by exceptional growth in both rural communities and urban centres.
The proof of this is our first by-election victory in Ward 7 in Ramotshere Moiloa Municipality in the North West in October last year, where ActionSA unseated the ANC in their historic rural stronghold. While in the heart of the City in Johannesburg, Ward 130, ActionSA nearly tripled its support to 22.66%, placing us second only behind the ANC, and beating both MK and the EFF.
Our victory in Ward 7 relied on a simple strategy that brings us to why we are here today: the uniting and consolidation of opposition political parties rooted in communities. These parties, despite not having a broad national footprint, are often the most in touch with local needs and best placed to fight for the interests of their communities.
For decades, our communities have endured a system broken by failed establishment political parties that are either incompetent, corrupt, trade in broken promises, or guilty of all of the above.
To bring an end to this sickness, ActionSA has made it clear that our focus is on uniting a diverse group of political parties under our Green Umbrella Project, where, under a single banner, we are giving communities a unified voice and a real chance for change.
The residents of Ward 7 have shown that ActionSA’s mission, to provide South Africans across failing municipalities the opportunity to choose a different path, is indeed working.
As we gather here, we celebrate how, through our Green Umbrella Project, ActionSA has grown from 91 public representatives to 141 represented across South Africa.
Today marks yet another milestone in this journey, as community-rooted parties from across the provinces join under the ActionSA banner, bringing our total representation to nearly 150 public representatives. And this is just the beginning!
What should be clear to all of us is that the work of fixing South Africa is bigger than any one party or leader. This is why ActionSA continues to keep its doors open to all like-minded political parties and civic formations that share our values and commitment to building a capable and ethical state.
We see what ActionSA can do when it is given a chance to lead! Many see the work that is being led by ActionSA’s Tshwane Executive Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, to turn things around in our nation’s capital. Working with our coalition partners, Dr Moya leads a team whose work is being noticed even by her harshest sceptics and critics. This is what ActionSA brings to local government.
The momentum we are building is not about power but about partnership and about restoring faith that South Africa can still be fixed when we work side by side.
It is with that, that I am pleased to announce that today, ActionSA will be joined by the Azanian Independent Community Movement and the Creatives Congress Movement.
Together, this partnership will see ActionSA’s representation grow by seven councillors, further expand our reach in the North West, and establish a presence representing a movement of artists and creatives, whose membership will enable ActionSA to bring their voices into decision-making, champion innovative cultural initiatives, and strengthen our connection with diverse communities.
I want to thank Mr Tshepo Mashiane and Mr Wiseman Dibakwe, who joins us here today to formally sign the agreements that will see their movements join ActionSA’s fight to fix South Africa.
Thank you to your supporters, members, and leaders who have agreed to walk hand in hand with us as we prepare to deliver a 2026 local government election that will demonstrate that ActionSA is indeed stronger, more united and ready to lead in municipalities across South Africa.