ActionSA expresses its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Chesnay Patricia Keppler

Having observed the worrisome developments in neighbouring Mozambique, following the highly contested recent general elections in that country, ActionSA is concerned by what an escalation could mean for the people of Mozambique, the region, and for South Africa.

ActionSA can now reveal that the Ministry of Minerals and Petroleum Resources, Under Minister Gwede Mantashe, has spent a staggering R1.92 million on international travel in just four months.

ActionSA stands proud of the achievements of our Parliamentary Caucus during the first term, outperforming larger caucuses on multiple fronts and, more importantly, demonstrating the impact a committed minority party can have in serving the people of South Africa.

ActionSA is extremely disappointed, but not entirely surprised, by the actions of the Department of Education in Gauteng for not taking accountability for the loss of income they have inflicted to many South African legal vendors in schools by banning them from selling food. These legal vendors have not been linked to any wrongdoing towards which the Department had issued the ban.

Since taking office in October 2024, the Mayoral Committee has held weekly Service Delivery War Room sessions to focus on improving service delivery and tracking progress towards the 100-day Action Plan, including commitments made to Tshwane residents.

ActionSA welcomes news of the NPA subpoenaing the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development to gain access to all the relevant evidence that emanated from the R1 billion State Capture Commission of Inquiry in order to finalise long overdue prosecutions.

The ongoing deadlock between the DA and ANC over the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill highlights the alarming dysfunction of South Africa’s coalition government.

ActionSA Joburg Caucus notes with gratitude the efforts by the Executive Mayor, Clir Dada Morero and his Mayoral Committee in implementing ActionSA-sponsored motion, the Inner-City Rejuvenation.

ActionSA cautiously welcomes the Border Management Authority’s use of modern surveillance technology to monitor cross-border movements during the festive season, representing a vital step towards the much-needed strengthening of South Africa’s porous borders.

ActionSA would like to clear the record on a seemingly misleading headline published by Rekord – “Tshwane debt mushrooms to R27bn”.

In line with keeping to our commitment of rewarding ActionSA activists who work tirelessly to serve their communities and help the party grow, ActionSA pleasantly welcomes the swearing-in of Julia Sondag as CoJ PR Councillor by the Speaker today.

ActionSA stands firmly against the possibility of further discharge permits being granted to the City of Cape Town by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment (DFFE) – as the City has repeatedly refused to abide by the daily limits of effluent discharge granted through its existing Coastal Water Discharge Permits (CWDP).

ActionSA can reveal the staggering cost of South Africa’s bloated cabinet expansion, which will burden taxpayers with an additional R239 million annually, cumulatively exceeding R1 billion over the current term.

I would like to take this opportunity to address an issue of utmost importance and offer my sincerest apologies to the residents and ratepayers of eThekwini Metro Municipality, municipal council, and my political party.