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Gauteng in Action

9 July 2025

From the Desk of

The Provincial Chairperson

Gauteng In Action | Edition No.19 | 9 July 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,
 
The nation entered the month of July under a dark cloud of grief as the country heard of the passing of former Deputy President, David Mabuza.
To quote ActionSA President, Herman Mashaba’s, statement last week, “While varying reflections on his legacy will no doubt unfold in the days to come, ActionSA simply wishes to extend compassion to his family as they begin this difficult mourning journey. We pray for their strength, peace and comfort during this time of loss.” As ActionSA Gauteng, we note his contributions to South Africa and wish that his family be comforted during this period. May his soul rest in peace.
The Green Umbrella continues its mammoth growth as we welcomed Botho Community Movement (BCM) in the North-West. BCM gives ActionSA two additional councillors – bringing the number of councillors to 26 represented in 13 in North-West municipalities – which will enable our messaging to be further amplified in different communities.
Our Senate had a breakaway session this past weekend to prepare for, amongst other things, the next local government elections. Several issues were discussed and resolutions reached, with some having been referred to provinces for further input from the party’s structures. These inputs and resolutions will be pivotal in mapping our elections approach and strategy, and I call our members to participate in all engagements that will take place. 
 
 
We continue strengthening our interactions with the grassroots, having launched 83 branches across the province thus far. We’ve seen a huge membership uptake in areas like Johannesburg and Tshwane with smaller regions such as Merafong and RandWest punching above their weight in recruiting new members.
 
With such positive feedback from the ground, this is a good omen for our vision to FIX Gauteng, establish an accountable, people-centred and service delivery-driven government in Gauteng where residents live safely and with dignity.
As always, my appreciation goes to our Regional and Constituency leadership as well as activists, who continue to tirelessly work 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.
  • Facilitated the 0360 Ekurhuleni Business Imbizo in Alberton, where President Herman Mashaba addressed and engaged with small business owners on his entrepreneurial journey.
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JOHANNESBURG
 
  • 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.
  • Held an REC meeting to provide feedback on the deliberations of the PEC leading to the Senate breakaway session.
  • Arranged a candlelight service in Ward 121 to honour Letta Ndlovu, who was allegedly shot dead by her boyfriend.

TSHWANE

  • Continued branch launches and recruitment campaigns.
  • Held a Kasi Tournament and a food distribution drive.
EMFULENI
 
  • Continued Membership recruitment drives and issue-driving.
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 continue in preparation for branch launches.

Legislature & Governance

GAUTENG LEGISLATURE
 
  • We continue engaging with Regions on issues impacting their communities to escalate them to the Provincial Legislature.
  • Addressed the pressure exerted by undocumented foreign nationals when accessing public healthcare facilities.
Kruger Park Flats in Tshwane
CITY OF TSHWANE
 
  • The Executive Mayor, Dr. Nasiphi Moya, led a follow-up meeting with business stakeholders to resolve water supply issues affecting Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant.
  • Three Tshwane Municipal workers were arrested for allegedly stealing a transformer worth R7 million.
  • 100 cleaners signed their insourcing contracts, further entrenching ActionSA’s commitment to insourcing frontline workers and strengthen in-house capacity as well as providing better remuneration for workers.
  • Pretoria High Court declared the R292 million tender awarded to corruption-accused Edwin Sodi null and void and ordered him to repay the City all profits made from the unlawful contract. This is a major milestone in consequence management and accountability.
  • Launched the extended service hours at the Olievenhoutbosch clinic as a pilot project. 
  • Launched the development of the Kruger Park flats. This development will see mixed development for social housing and 1 200 beds for students’ accommodation.
  • The DA conducted a poll asking Tshwane residents their take on the City’s current state. As 80% of respondents indicated that “Things were going well” as opposed to “ANC-coalition is failing” and “DA must take over”, the poll was immediately deleted. This was a demonstration of public trust to the City’s administration led by Dr. Nasiphi Moya, and an affirmation of good governance led by ActionSA.
3 Tshwane Municipal Workers Arrested for Allegedly Stealing a Transformer

CITY OF JOHANNESBURG

  • Abstained in the vote motion of the new Council Speaker.
  • Conducted an oversight visit at the Rosettenville clinic in response to the confrontations that erupted involving foreign nationals.
  • Provided 45 municipal bins to the residents of Ward 130 who had been trying to access them with no luck.

EKURHULENI

  • Condemned the persistent attacks on Ekurhuleni Finance Department Officials, with the latest being the murder of former Head of Corporate and Forensic Audits in the City of Ekurhuleni, Mpho Mafole, who was tragically murdered in Kempton Park.
  • Continued service delivery initiatives to residents.

FORUMS IN ACTION

YOUTH FORUM

  • Tshwane Youth Forum organised the Street Soccer Challenge League.

WOMEN’S FORUM

  • Tshwane Women’s Forum initiated a project to collect used clothing which will be sold, with proceeds going towards funding programs aimed at addressing Gender-Based Violence.
DISABILITY FORUM
 
  • Led a door-to-door and recruitment drive 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!
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Together, let us build a Gauteng that is safe, prosperous and just.
 
In service,
Funzi Ngobeni MPL
ActionSA Gauteng Provincial Chairperson