It is fascinating to observe the seeming lull that most South Africans seem to have fallen into, following the 2024 general elections and the subsequent formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU). All attention seems to have turned to the extent to which various ministers from former opposition parties, now in the GNU, can extract concessions from the ANC to bring the difference they proposed into governance.
ActionSA Joburg Caucus notes the High Court Judgement on the VIP Protection Policy. The Judgement, which declared this policy unlawful, reaffirms our position on this matter, as opposed to the malicious comments made by the blind as a bat DA Caucus Leader.
ActionSA is quite aware of the many questions that often get asked, and issues raised, by supporters, observers, critics, and others. These questions and issues often get brought-up following steps taken by ActionSA or some of its leaders, including the party’s President, Herman Mashaba.
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.
