ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.

ActionSA members painted the Orlando Communal Hall green as they unveiled their Johannesburg mayoral candidate on February 21.

Five candidates were nominated for the position: ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Michael Beaumont, Lerato Ngobeni, Dereleen James and Funzi Ngobeni.

Candidates were required to develop a blueprint for the city’s annual budget that aligned resources with service delivery priorities. Interviews were conducted by a panel and each candidate underwent thorough vetting.

Supporters could not contain their excitement as Mashaba stepped onto a stage designed to resemble a boxing ring after being announced as the party’s mayoral candidate for the upcoming local government elections.

Mashaba served as Johannesburg mayor from 2016 to 2019 and is expected by his supporters to address the city’s current service delivery challenges.

During his address, Mashaba said the city had been failed by governments led by the ANC and the DA for many years and that the only way to break the cycle was to unite behind a party with a proven track record of fixing Johannesburg.

“I stand before you today in a boxing ring because that is exactly what this moment is. Johannesburg is fighting for its future. I am stepping back into the ring to take back our city – not for spectacle or drama, but because this city needs a fighter who knows what it takes to win.

“ActionSA will show residents that this upcoming election offers them the opportunity to stop the collapse of Johannesburg and elect an experienced leader with a credible plan, someone who knows every inch of this city, has turned it around before and can do it again.

“The contrast in this election is simple. Others will talk and make empty promises without a plan. We will demonstrate our proven track record of what has already been delivered and what more is coming,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba added that Johannesburg was deteriorating because maintenance had been neglected and investment either delayed or diverted.

“Pipes were left to fail. Roads were left to crumble. Critical infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate.

“Under Operation Fix Joburg, that neglect ends. We will implement a focused Infrastructure Recovery Plan that prioritises water, electricity, roads and sewer networks. We will apply urgent triage where the risk is greatest, particularly in our water and sewer systems. Maintenance will no longer be reactive; it will be planned, funded and monitored.

“When I served as mayor, we replaced more than 200km of water pipes and 160km of sewer pipes in just three years. Water losses were reduced significantly as leaks were repaired and ageing infrastructure was renewed.”
He also addressed crime and immigration.

“Hijacked buildings, cable theft, illegal connections, drug syndicates and organised criminal networks are undermining the future of this city. Undocumented foreign nationals operating outside our laws will not be welcome in a city we lead. Lawlessness drives away investment and destroys dignity.

“We will strengthen the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department by recruiting an additional 2 500 officers over five years – 500 officers each year, properly trained and deployed where they are needed most. During my previous term, we identified 643 hijacked buildings and properties and began reclaiming them; 44 were returned to lawful ownership. There is unfinished work and we will complete it.”

Mashaba also acknowledged the family of the late Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, who was fatally shot in the Johannesburg CBD on December 16, among those in attendance.

“In his honour, we renew this commitment. The clean-up of our inner city will continue. The restoration of order in our CBD will intensify. Criminal syndicates will not dictate the future of Johannesburg.”

Security officer Nimrod Mnyaka said they would welcome Mashaba’s return as mayor.

“Herman Mashaba remains our hero. During his leadership, security officers qualified for medical aid and housing. Since he left office, things have changed.

“Instead of investing in its officers, the city has returned to outsourcing to private security companies. Many of us are pushed aside and opportunities are limited. Our wish is for Mashaba to be appointed so that he can rebuild the city,” Mnyaka said.

The upcoming local government elections are expected to take place between November 2 and February 1, 2027.