Mashaba fires back over report claiming ActionSA wants Zille replaced in Joburg
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has publicly disputed a Sunday Times report claiming his party is lobbying to replace Helen Zille as the DA's Johannesburg mayoral candidate. The dispute occurs amidst delicate coalition negotiations in Gauteng, where neither the DA nor ActionSA holds a clear majority.
Why it matters
The stability of South Africa's major metropolitan governments depends on successful coalition building between the DA and ActionSA, making public disputes between leaders a significant risk to governance.
Herman Mashaba has hit back at claims surrounding ActionSA's position on Helen Zille's Johannesburg mayoral ambitions.
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has publicly challenged a Sunday Times report about his party's position on Helen Zille's candidacy for Johannesburg mayor, accusing the publication of misleading its readers.
In a post on X on Sunday, Mashaba criticised the newspaper's reporting, saying it was contributing to the erosion of public trust in the media. He called for more responsible journalism and described the coverage as misinformation.
The controversy comes as ActionSA and the DA prepare for coalition negotiations following the local government elections. ActionSA has emerged as a significant player in Gauteng's three hung metropolitan municipalities, giving it considerable bargaining power in discussions over their future administrations.
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