Gauteng in Action

27 August 2025

From the Desk of

The Provincial Chairperson

Gauteng In Action | Edition No.20 | 27 August 2025

From the Desk of the Provincial Chairperson
Fixing Gauteng – One Branch, One Region at a Time
By: Funzi Ngobeni MPL – ActionSA Gauteng Provincial Chairperson

Dear Actioneers,

ActionSA laid a criminal complaint against Emfuleni Local Municipality, Gauteng Department of Infrastructure and contractors involved in the abandoned Boipatong Old Age Home project. The issue will further be escalated to the Public Protector. This follows the response from Premier Panyaza Lesufi to ActionSA’s question on the progress of the project.

ActionSA files complaint over R28m wasted on abandoned Boipatong project

Our Member of Parliament, Malebo Kobe, together with MMC Kholofelo Morodi, conducted an oversight on abandoned buildings in Tshwane – Telkom Towers, GPG Building and the Old Naval Museum – which have become a hive of decay and criminality in the City due to Public Works Department’s failure. This speaks directly to our drive to inner-city rejuvenation and reclaiming these buildings for social housing, affordable students’ accommodation and economic spaces to enhance job opportunities.

We continue strengthening our interactions with the grassroots, with almost 100 branches launched across the province thus far.

Our vision to FIX Gauteng, establish an accountable, people-centred and service delivery-driven government in Gauteng where residents live safely and with dignity, remains intact.

Much appreciation to our leaders in Regions and Constituencies and activists, who are the cornerstone on the ground. Congratulations go to all newly elected Branch Chairpersons whom I look forward to seeing them working to drive issues affecting their respective communities.

ActionSA remains resolute in our mission. From ensuring accountability in government to providing quality services to residents, we are building a Province that works for all – brick by brick, ward by ward.

ON THE GROUND IN GAUTENG

EKURHULENI

Ongoing membership drives and branch launches continue.
Addressed the issue of roads and stormwater in Eden Park.

JOHANNESBURG

We are currently engaging residents in preparation for the by-elections in the City of Johannesburg ward 130, with PR Councillor Siyabonga Zwane being our candidate.
Came to the rescue of a South African spaza shop owner who had been intimidated by a Pakistani shop owner to close her business or ‘face consequences’ in Dobsonville, Soweto. The matter was reported to law enforcement authorities.

Continued launching more branches and with membership recruitment drives.
Continued to hold community meetings and recruitment campaigns to help solidify our presence on the ground.
Together with MPLs, tackled the issue of illegal land grabbing and illegal dumping in ward 125.

TSHWANE

Provided support to the National leadership and Members of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature in conducting Tshwane Progress Tours.
Continued branch launches and recruitment campaigns.
We welcome Katlego Mphahlele as our new Regional Secretary.

EMFULENI

Continued Membership recruitment drives and issue-driving.
Supported our MPLs as we laid a criminal charge against those involved in the Boipatong Old Age Home debacle.

RANDWEST

Membership recruitment drives and issue-driving are intensifying, with a notable increase in membership uptake.

MERAFONG

Increased membership uptake following membership drives.

LESEDI

Community engagements and recruitment drives are continuing.

MIDVAAL

Residents’ engagements have increased in preparation for branch launches.

MOGALE CITY

Membership recruitment and visibility drives as we continue our branch launches.

Legislature & Governance

GAUTENG LEGISLATURE

We continue engaging with Regions on issues impacting their communities to escalate them to the Provincial Legislature.
As part of Gauteng Listening Tours, we provided feedback to residents of Mamelodi West hostel, within three months of hearing their concerns. The Human Settlements MEC has promised over R33 million to address the three key pressing issues, i.e. Electricity Restoration, Structural Repairs and Water and Sanitation within the next three to nine months.
Through our Listening Tours, ActionSA has embarked on assisting to resolve an issue of a family that was allegedly illegally evicted from their home in Alexandra.

CITY OF TSHWANE

The Executive Mayor, Dr. Nasiphi Moya, led the handing over of title deed to residents.
The rule of law continues to reign supreme as Tshwane Metropolitan Police arrested 20 and 16 illegal immigrants in Mamelodi and Eersterust respectively.
Service delivery initiatives continue in different regions, with grass cutting, sewer management and streetlights in Region 6, gender-based violence in Eersterust, clearing of 65 illegal dumping sites in all 7 regions, filling of 1 375 potholes across all regions, road markings work done in Soshanguve and Bronkhorstspruit.
Launched the electronic-panic button that simplifies life for citizens who need to report crime. The App was launched in collaboration with the Gauteng province.
As part of economic growth and creating job opportunities, an announcement of the City of Tshwane’s Investment Summit was made Unlocking economic potential: Tshwane’s inaugural investment summit
Focus by Integrated Urban Management Programme focused on Region 6: Ford Precinct/ Samcor Park and Denneboom (Mamelodi). Fixing streetlights, road markings, litter picking, grass cutting, pothole patching and by-law enforcement.
A sub-mayoral committee has been set up to address the issue of the 17 settlements declared unlawful, including Leeuwfontein, Kleinfontein East, and Moshate Gardens.

CITY OF JOHANNESBURG

Legislative Oversight Committees continue to hold the executive accountable.
Was at the forefront of condemning little Nikita’s death and participated in the candlelight in her memory in Eldorado Park.
Addressed lack of water and sewage challenges in Cosmo City.

EKURHULENI

We continue to serve residents diligently, addressing electricity challenges in Slovo Park, with oversight visits to the Boksburg gas explosion site, Madelakufa informal settlement in Tembisa, sports facilities in Dunnottar and Home Affairs building in Germiston that was on fire.
Our fight against the unaffordable electricity surcharge is gaining momentum.

FORUMS IN ACTION

YOUTH FORUM

Organised the Soccer and Netball Challenge Tournament in ward 49, Braamfischerville, Soweto.

WOMEN’S FORUM

Continued supporting victims of Gender-Based Violence, with the engagement of stakeholders held on Women’s day in Majazane to find solutions on how to curb this scourge under theme “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child,” as well as support for the rape survivors aged 6 and 7 in Ekurhuleni.

DISABILITY FORUM

Assisting with visibility and recruitment campaigns in Tshwane.

LABOUR AND SERVICE DELIVERY DESK

We continue engaging workers and residents facing Labour and Service Delivery challenges.

STAY CONNECTED
& TAKE ACTION

We urge every Actioneer to become a champion of change. Encourage your family and friends to register to vote via our portal.

Membership booklets are available across all regions for those paying by cash. Get involved in your local membership and visibility campaigns. The road to 2026 Local Government Elections starts with you. The time for ACTION IS NOW! Let’s FIX Gauteng!

Together, let us build a Gauteng that is safe, prosperous and just.

In service,
Funzi Ngobeni MPL
ActionSA Gauteng Provincial Chairperson