Born in 1962 in Alexandra and educated in Tembisa before pursuing higher education at Turfloop (now the University of Limpopo), Lediga’s journey is intertwined with a steadfast commitment to education, activism, and public service. A lifelong activist, Lediga has spent most of his adult life in social and political activism in a burning desire to create a more just society.
During his time at Turfloop, Lediga’s involvement in student politics within the Azanian Students Organisation (AZASO) and leadership roles in the Student Representative Council (SRC) underscored his passion for social change. His activism against Apartheid led to his detention in 1985, where he experienced firsthand the brutality of the oppressive regime.
Transitioning into academia, Lediga became a lecturer at Sekhukhune College of Education, eventually earning his Honours in History. At the Sekhukhune College he rose to the level of Head of Department of English and remained in that position until 1994 when after the first democratic elections he was appointed Director for Education in Limpopo Province.
Later on, he assumed leadership positions in the African National Congress, going through the ranks until he reached the level of provincial leadership. In 2013, with the Limpopo government placed under administration after financial collapse at the hands of cadres, Lediga was appointed to the Limpopo Task Team to rebuild the structures of the ANC. It is during this time that he was appointed the Spokesperson of the ANC in Limpopo Province. However, with the ANC continuing on its trajectory of failure and corruption, Lediga resigned from the party and joined the civil movement of South Africa in an endeavour to create a better South Africa.
Inspired by the vision of the newly formed ActionSA under the leadership of Herman Mashaba, Lediga responded positively to Mashaba’s call to join the party and fix South Africa. He is undoubtedly a worthy addition to a growing army of ActionSA leaders determined to fix the embattled country. His commitment to building a truly non-racial party and expanding its reach into rural communities, Lediga’s leadership promises to provide the people of South Africa with a powerful alternative to the failed governance of the ANC. Lediga has also published three books.
As South Africa looks ahead to the 2024 elections, Lediga’s vision and dedication offer a beacon of hope for a future defined by integrity, accountability, and progress. With Lediga at the helm of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, ActionSA stands poised to deliver on its promise of fixing South Africa and ushering in a new era of prosperity for all its citizens.
Sello Lediga
Introducing Sello Lediga
Born in 1962 in Alexandra and educated in Tembisa before pursuing higher education at Turfloop (now the University of Limpopo), Lediga’s journey is intertwined with a steadfast commitment to education, activism, and public service. A lifelong activist, Lediga has spent most of his adult life in social and political activism in a burning desire to create a more just society.
During his time at Turfloop, Lediga’s involvement in student politics within the Azanian Students Organisation (AZASO) and leadership roles in the Student Representative Council (SRC) underscored his passion for social change. His activism against Apartheid led to his detention in 1985, where he experienced firsthand the brutality of the oppressive regime.
Transitioning into academia, Lediga became a lecturer at Sekhukhune College of Education, eventually earning his Honours in History. At the Sekhukhune College he rose to the level of Head of Department of English and remained in that position until 1994 when after the first democratic elections he was appointed Director for Education in Limpopo Province.
Later on, he assumed leadership positions in the African National Congress, going through the ranks until he reached the level of provincial leadership. In 2013, with the Limpopo government placed under administration after financial collapse at the hands of cadres, Lediga was appointed to the Limpopo Task Team to rebuild the structures of the ANC. It is during this time that he was appointed the Spokesperson of the ANC in Limpopo Province. However, with the ANC continuing on its trajectory of failure and corruption, Lediga resigned from the party and joined the civil movement of South Africa in an endeavour to create a better South Africa.
Inspired by the vision of the newly formed ActionSA under the leadership of Herman Mashaba, Lediga responded positively to Mashaba’s call to join the party and fix South Africa. He is undoubtedly a worthy addition to a growing army of ActionSA leaders determined to fix the embattled country. His commitment to building a truly non-racial party and expanding its reach into rural communities, Lediga’s leadership promises to provide the people of South Africa with a powerful alternative to the failed governance of the ANC. Lediga has also published three books.
As South Africa looks ahead to the 2024 elections, Lediga’s vision and dedication offer a beacon of hope for a future defined by integrity, accountability, and progress. With Lediga at the helm of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, ActionSA stands poised to deliver on its promise of fixing South Africa and ushering in a new era of prosperity for all its citizens.