When Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi delivers his first State of The Province (SoPA) address tomorrow evening – less than six months after he replaced David Makhura – he should not attempt to announce populist plans but instead focus on getting the basics right such as economic recovery, crime, and corruption.

ActionSA is extremely concerned after the release of the recent crime statistics that paints a picture that the South African Police Service (SAPS) has completely lost control of the war against crime in this country despite protestations by the minister to the contrary.

ActionSA UCT notes reports regarding the suspension of Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng from her role as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town.

ActionSA’s Senate met this evening and deliberated on a complaint that has arisen about the conduct of two ActionSA MMCs in the City of Tshwane, Councillors Andre le Roux and Kgosie Kgosiemang.

ActionSA strongly condemns the actions by City of Tshwane EFF councillors who stormed the city’s council buildings and intimidated municipal officials and other councillors.

The ActionSA Ekurhuleni Caucus have successfully pressured and assisted the City of Ekurhulenito disconnect illegal water and electricity connections at three properties in Primrose, Germiston.

ActionSA confirms the resignation of Gauteng Youth Forum Chairperson and member of the Provincial Executive Committee (PEC), Reuben Coetzer.

ActionSA will write to Gauteng Housing MEC Lebogang Maile over the incomplete Montrose Mega City Development in Middelvlei, Randfontein, on the West Rand where the Gauteng government planned to build over 5,600 housing units during the first phase.

ActionSA’s oversight visit to Central Park Business Centre exposed Mangaung Metro’s hesitancy to enforce by-laws, this is after getting numerous requests from the concerned citizens, to see how the Metro’s lethargy is risking people’s lives and killing economic opportunities.

ActionSA conveys its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of the 7 people who drowned due to flooding in the province to date.

Campus shutdowns have come to define the commencement of the academic year at the University of Cape Town and true to tradition, the unfolding developments across campus are an exact repeat of the recurring challenges faced by the University and its students.

While Parliament spends this week debating President Ramaphosa’s State of National Looting announced last week, ActionSA will be embarking on a nationwide campaign to engage ordinary South Africans about our South African Dream. This is our vision for an inclusive and prosperous future where we have been freed from the ANC, allowing us to unlock the potential of our beloved country.

ActionSA confirms the resignation of Senator Dean Solomon, one of three Senators that represented the voice of the youth on our highest decision-making body. Solomon, a final-year student at Wits University, stepped down to focus on his studies.

Yesterday, Michelle Wasserman kayaked from Three Anchor Bay to the exit point of the Green Point sewage outfall, where she found islands of floating sewage, as well as sanitary pads, tampons and condoms.

The Coalition Oversight Group of the governing multi-party coalition in the City of Tshwane met yesterday evening to discuss the subject of the resignation of Mayor Williams.