ActionSA is pleased to extend its heartfelt congratulations to Justice Mandisa Maya on her historic appointment as the first female to hold this esteemed position. This milestone is not only a significant personal achievement for Justice Maya but also a landmark moment for our judicial system and our nation’s ongoing commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women in all spheres of society.

ActionSA is deeply concerned about the unexpected postponement of the Ordinary Council by the delinquent Speaker, Mncedi Nzwanana, in the City of Tshwane today.

Today, the residents of KwaZulu-Natal were presented with a budget speech by the MEC for Treasury, Hon. Francois Rodgers. Regrettably, this address mirrored the budget speech delivered by the former MEC for Treasury, Ms. Neliswa Nkonyeni, on 7 March 2024 word for word.

ActionSA welcomes the resignation of Zizi Kodwa as a Member of Parliament, after apparently attending a parliamentary trip abroad.

ActionSA welcomes the Gauteng High Court’s declaration that Sections 36 to 40 of the National Health Act are invalid and unconstitutional.

ActionSA voted in favour of the AFD loan after MMC for Finance, Dada Morero, provided the council with the critical details required to carefully consider the proposal.

ActionSA welcomes the Gauteng Legislature’s appointment of ActionSA’s John Moodey as the Chairperson of the provincial Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA).

ActionSA’s Senate has met to deliberate on matters arising from its review of the 2024 national and provincial election, including representations made by ActionSA caucuses in the Gauteng Metros about the dire state of these municipalities, particularly in Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni.

South Africa stands at a critical juncture. The establishment of a Government of National Unity (GNU) is being hailed by some as a panacea for our nation’s woes. However, as someone deeply invested in the future of our country, I must assert that this move is not the solution South Africa needs.

ActionSA calls on the Minister to ensure that the thousands of side-lined police reservists are fully integrated into SAPS crime-fighting efforts.

ActionSA is deeply concerned about the recent submission by the ANC to table a motion of no confidence on the Tshwane Executive Mayor, which poses a significant threat to the stability of the coalition government.

ActionSA’s Senate has begun a two-day session to respond to calls from our councillors in Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni

ActionSA strongly condemns the recent assassination attempt on South African Revenue Service (SARS) advocate Coreth Naude, which took place in Durban while she was performing her official duties on behalf of SARS investigating the affairs of Ms. Shaun Mkhize and one of her companies.

ActionSA Joburg Caucus calls upon the Speaker of Council, Cllr Margret Arnold, to convene an Extra- Ordinary Meeting to deliberate on two critical matters – AFD loan request and the rescinding of the R200 electricity service fee.

In response to the 2024 Opening of Parliament Address (OPA), ActionSA offers up a mixture of cautious optimism and critical scepticism.