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.

ActionSA condemns the brutal murder of DJ Warras, with reports indicating that he was actively involved in tackling the rampant criminality across hijacked buildings in Johannesburg’s CBD at the time of his murder.

ActionSA is appalled by the violent scenes witnessed in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature earlier today reflecting a disturbing contempt for the institutions of government where democracy should be anchored in mutual respect and a shared commitment to the people we represent and whose interests must always come first. 

Remarks by ActionSA National Chairperson Michael Beaumont near the site of the Green Point Marine Outfall, where the City of Cape Town discharges raw sewage into the sea.

ActionSA in the North West notes the official media statement issued by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) confirming the arrests of Raymond Mogaile, ANC Bojanala Regional Secretary; Peter Legong, Madibeng Ward Councillor and MMC; and Menzi Mngadi, their driver.

In following our objection to the shortlisting of Adv. Menzi Simelane, ActionSA further objects to the candidacy of Adv. Andrea Johnson, whom we believe is not a fit and proper candidate to serve as National Director of Public Prosecutions.

ActionSA has recorded a remarkable surge in support in the Ward 109 by-election in Ekurhuleni, growing from 4% to 25% and surpassing both the EFF and MK to emerge as the primary challenger to a declining ANC from 69% to 37% in its stronghold.

ActionSA has reported four elected councillors of the City of Tshwane to the Office of the Speaker for breach of Section 2(a) and (b) of the Code of Conduct For Councillors in the past few weeks.