The recent acknowledgement by Pick n Pay of the informal retail sector as a potentially formidable competitive force signals a profound shift in our economic landscape. This sector, long overlooked and undervalued, is now emerging as a parallel economy that demands urgent strategic attention from both government and big business.
In response to the President’s address, ActionSA expresses concern over President Ramaphosa’s delayed action, which amounts to kicking the can down the road in confronting the deepening crisis within the South African Police Service and the broader criminal justice system, following explosive allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
ActionSA welcomes the arrest of a suspect in the heartbreaking murder of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek. While no arrest can undo the pain of his loss, it marks a vital step toward justice for his family and community.
ActionSA notes the Speaker’s public communication of her decision to decline ActionSA’s request for an urgent debate.
Remarks by ActionSA Parliamentary Chief Whip, Lerato Ngobeni MP, during the Defence Department Budget Debate in the National Assembly.
ActionSA in Merafong is alarmed by the continued deterioration of infrastructure throughout the municipality and condemns the local government’s persistent failure to implement meaningful, long-term solutions to well-known service delivery issues.
ActionSA expresses serious alarm following the announcement by US President Donald Trump, who stated on 7 July 2025 via Truth Social that, effective 1 August, a 30% tariff will be imposed on all South African exports to the United States.
ActionSA strongly condemns the brutal and senseless murder of Letta Ndlovu, a resident of Lawley, Johannesburg South, whose life was tragically cut short in an act of gender-based violence allegedly committed by her partner, Ayanda Mthimkhulu.
Yesterday, ActionSA’s Senate concluded a three-day strategic planning session focusing on the forthcoming local government elections anticipated next year.
ActionSA has written to the Speaker of Parliament to request an urgent debate on the deepening crisis within the South African Police Service and our broader criminal justice system, following explosive allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Some people might argue that the 2021 video that emerged yesterday, depicting pictures of several South African political figures stuck inside a restaurant’s urinals and being pissed upon, is old, but I argue that the impact of it is not old and that it goes deep into pouring salt over festering historic wounds.
ActionSA has noted the press conference held today by the ANC in Tshwane, in which it expressed the view that the 2022 appointment of the City Manager, Mr Johann Mettler, was irregular.
Today, ActionSA Joburg abstained from voting for the position of Speaker in the City of Johannesburg Council.
ActionSA extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Former Deputy President, David Mabuza following news of his passing today.
ActionSA Rejects Higher Education Budget on Principle, Not Political Expediency
