As ActionSA, we express grave concern over the substantial unauthorised, irregular, fruitless, and wasteful (UIFW) expenditure incurred by the eThekwini Metro Municipality during the third quarter, ending 31 March 2024.

ActionSA is concerned about the persistent challenges in the Department of Health and the situation facing patients in Mpumalanga, the latest shocking development of which involves hospital patients being targeted by criminals in various hospitals.

In another whiplash-inducing U-turn, the DA appears to be aggressively backtracking on their vow to hold President Cyril Ramaphosa accountable for the Phala Phala scandal, which they themselves said ‘reeked of corruption and a cover-up from day one’.

ActionSA notes reports suggesting that the ANC/DA+ coalition could be planning to expand the size of an already bloated cabinet.

More than 40 years after the events of 16 June 1976, ActionSA believes the ANC-DA national coalition should expedite efforts to achieve the ideals of the 1976 generation by working towards a more prosperous and equal South Africa.

The past few days have been fascinating as so many have gravitated around this notion of an ANC/DA grand coalition with such fervor as is so often the case when fear of something worse governs our senses.

ActionSA notes the outcomes of the election of office bearers during the inaugural meeting of the National Assembly today and respects the outcomes of the institution of our Parliament.

ActionSA has resolved that it cannot in good faith vote for the candidates for the offices of President, Speaker or Deputy Speaker at today’s inaugural meeting as this would be tantamount to voting for a “pig in a poke”.

ActionSA denounces and will oppose Eskom’s erroneous petition to the SCA for leave to appeal, which seeks to preserve the status quo where the most vulnerable continue to suffer the consequences of rolling blackouts.

ActionSA welcomes the news that Ekurhuleni Mayor, Doctor Xhakaza, has fired EFF MMC for finance Cllr Dunga.

ActionSA held its inaugural caucus meeting for its National Assembly Caucus at which Athol Trollip was elected as the Caucus Leader.

ActionSA welcomes the decision by Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka to clear former City of Johannesburg mayoral committee member for economic development, Nkuli Mbundu, of any allegations that he improperly interfered in the procurement processes of the Johannesburg Property Company (JPC).

ActionSA communicates the outcome that its Gauteng Provincial Chairperson, Funzi Ngobeni, will serve as its Caucus Leader in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature.

ActionSA has finalised its national and provincial lists in the final approach to impending inaugural meetings of the national assembly and provincial legislatures next week.

ActionSA welcomes the service delivery-focused 2024–25 City of Tshwane budget. This budget is reflective of a city on a path to recovery.