Category: Media Statements

ActionSA extends its warmest congratulations to the Matric Class of 2025 across the province for completing this critical milestone in their educational journey.

Having attended the press briefing by the Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen, on his department’s so-called “proactive vaccination strategy” to combat foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), I am compelled to place several serious concerns on record.

ActionSA congratulates the Mpumalanga Matric Class of 2025 on completing one of the most demanding milestones of their academic journey.

Remarks delivered by ActionSA National Chairperson, Michael Beaumont, at the 7h leg of the ‘Mashaba Legacy Tour’.

ActionSA is deeply concerned by the dangerous situation unfolding in Wales Village, Ward 32, where heavy rains have caused the only access route through the area to overflow, effectively cutting residents off from essential services.

ActionSA has begun preparing legal papers to challenge the decision of the IPID to classify the investigation report into the conduct of the Presidential Protection Unit members relating to Phala Phala as “Top Secret”.

ActionSA congratulates the Class of 2025 on completing their National Senior Certificate under difficult circumstances and acknowledges the commitment of teachers and families who supported them. Any learner who perseveres to the end of matric deserves recognition.

ActionSA can reveal that Ministers in the GNU have racked up nearly R450 million in travel and accommodation expenses in their first 18 months in office, a figure that is set to balloon beyond R500 million as outstanding parliamentary replies are finalised. 

As the annual parliamentary session drew to a close yesterday, it is clear that the Government of National Unity (GNU) has failed a basic test of democratic governance: accountability to Parliament.

ActionSA notes the statement by the Gauteng Provincial Legislature regarding its intervention after Mafoko Security Company failed to honour its salary obligations to workers contracted to provide security services at the Legislature.