ActionSA welcomes the announcement made yesterday regarding the outcomes of the investigation by Werkmans Attorneys, which conclusively determined that the awarding of the NSFAS Direct Payment of Allowances contract was indeed irregular and in gross violation of procurement practices.

ActionSA welcomes the resignation of Free State’s Social Development MEC Matshediso Koloi, following our request that she steps aside until the conclusion of her case.

ActionSA will, today, write to MEC for Community Safety, Faith Mazibuko, and Gauteng Police Commissioner, Elias Mawela, following the damning revelations that SAPS reservists with 10 years of experience, who applied to be crime wardens, were not considered.

Today, 18 October 2023, Tshwane Community Safety and Roads and Transport launched the Mobile Alcohol Evidence Bus as part of Transport Month ahead of the December festive season.

ActionSA is deeply concerned that the sharp increase in monthly inflation from 4.8% in August to 5.4%, accompanied by increases in fuel prices and food prices, will put additional pressure on South African consumers when many are already battling a cost-of-living crisis.

Last week, the Section 79 Municipal Public Accounts (MPAC) in Tshwane launched the first public streaming platform for all committee meetings to be streamed live on the City’s Youtube platform. This, in accordance with the provisions of the Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000 (PAIA).

The Constitutional Court’s refusal on Tuesday morning to grant Vantage Goldfield’s leave to appeal a ruling which determined that the adopted Business Rescue Plan is one step closer to retrieving their bodies.

ActionSA welcomes the recent report from the South African Human Rights Commission of its Inquiry into Access to Water and the Efficacy of Water Services Authorities within the Limpopo Province.

Today, the City of Ekurhuleni Council debated the City’s ailing financial situation. The historic debate takes place against the backdrop of the Speaker of Council’s call for an extra-ordinary council meeting following an urgent motion supported by ActionSA.

ActionSA Joburg Caucus has noted, with concern, the misuse of funds that were earmarked for the development of the Helen Joseph Women hostel in Alexandra.

ActionSA demands urgent intervention following the recent surge in gang-related violence and killings that have plagued the Western Cape over the past weeks. The horrifying discovery of a decapitated head in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, serves as a shocking indicator of the escalating violence, posing a grave threat to the safety and security of the residents in the Western Cape.

ActionSA wants Free State Premier, Mxolisi Dukwana, to relieve Social Development MEC, Motshidisi Koloi, of her government duties until her criminal case has been finalised.

The oversight visit to Valley View Estate, and Robertsham revealed the absolute disregard by the government and water authorities.

The governing multi-party coalition in the City of Tshwane held a Coalition Oversight Group meeting (attended by leaders of political parties) last night to address important matters which necessitate public feedback.

ActionSA vehemently condemns the appointment of state-capture accused, Des van Rooyen, and Papa Leshabane as official members of the Gauteng Enterprise Propellor and Tourism Authority Boards.