Remarks delivered by ActionSA National Chairperson, Michael Beaumont, at the 7h leg of the ‘Mashaba Legacy Tour’.

ActionSA is deeply concerned by the dangerous situation unfolding in Wales Village, Ward 32, where heavy rains have caused the only access route through the area to overflow, effectively cutting residents off from essential services.

ActionSA has begun preparing legal papers to challenge the decision of the IPID to classify the investigation report into the conduct of the Presidential Protection Unit members relating to Phala Phala as “Top Secret”.

ActionSA congratulates the Class of 2025 on completing their National Senior Certificate under difficult circumstances and acknowledges the commitment of teachers and families who supported them. Any learner who perseveres to the end of matric deserves recognition.

ActionSA can reveal that Ministers in the GNU have racked up nearly R450 million in travel and accommodation expenses in their first 18 months in office, a figure that is set to balloon beyond R500 million as outstanding parliamentary replies are finalised. 

As the annual parliamentary session drew to a close yesterday, it is clear that the Government of National Unity (GNU) has failed a basic test of democratic governance: accountability to Parliament.

ActionSA notes the statement by the Gauteng Provincial Legislature regarding its intervention after Mafoko Security Company failed to honour its salary obligations to workers contracted to provide security services at the Legislature.

ActionSA notes the President’s announcement of Adv Andy Mothibi’s appointment as the new National Director of Public Prosecutions and expects that his incoming tenure will represent a departure from the failures and incompetence that have characterised the NPA.

ActionSA notes, with deep concern, the latest statement issued by the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) regarding the performance of its online admissions system. Whilst acknowledging certain administrative improvements in the placement of learners, we cannot ignore the serious human impact behind the remaining 1.5% of unplaced learners.

Following widespread community outcry, ActionSA conducted an urgent oversight visit to the Polokwane Municipality yesterday amid a worsening water contamination crisis, only to encounter a complete absence of leadership.

ActionSA mourns the passing of Chief Tikhontele Solomon Dhlamini, a respected traditional leader of the Lomshiyo Traditional Council and a pillar of support to the families affected by the Lily Mine tragedy.

I write to formally request provincial oversight in terms of Section 139 of the Constitution, arising from the conduct of the City of Johannesburg’s MMC for Public Safety, and to request that your office require the Executive Mayor to institute a formal investigation into these matters.

As we commemorate Christmas, we are reminded of the enduring values of hope, compassion, and service to others.

ActionSA welcomes the Pietermaritzburg High Court’s judgment, marking a victory in our legal battle to hold the eThekwini Municipality and the implicated government departments accountable for the devastating sewage crisis.

As National Director of Public Prosecutions, the continued failure to deliver justice in the Lily Mine tragedy rests squarely under your leadership.