following the death of the previous incumbent Vytjie Mentor about two months ago.
ActionSA says it draws support from all sections of South African society, irrespective of race and social standing. They say this is because the party is entrenched in issues of social justice and respect for the rule of law. As evidenced by its alleged 2.4 million members nationally, despite being the new kid on the block.. It has set itself a target of getting the support of up to 15% of voters.
“You look at the coalition I led in Johannesburg, non-politician when I took over as a mayor, I did not have the slightest idea what the mayor does but I accepted the responsibilities, I respected all political parties that’s why my government when I was the was the mayor of the city of Johannesburg, was the most stable,” says Mashaba.He says his party conducted a survey among 30-thousand respondents, on who to talk to in case of forming a coalition government.