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ActionSA has today, Monday 26 January 2026, welcomed two movements from the North West into its fold adding to its footprint in the country, especially in the North West Province ahead of the upcoming local elections.
The green umbrella of ActionSA seems to growing well in line with the party’s vision. The President of the party Mr Herman Mashaba said today marked another milestone for ActionSA as community-rooted parties from across the provinces join under the ActionSA banner, bringing their total representation to nearly 150 public representatives.
“And this is just the beginning!” he said.
Mashaba revealed during a media briefing and signing ceremony that the Azanian Independent Community Movement and the Creatives Congress Movement will be joining ActionSA. He said they carry with them their constituency that will add to the party’s support base with seven public representatives.
The party leaders signed documents in front of the cameras to confirm that they are officially joining ActionSA.
“Together, this partnership will see ActionSA’s representation grow by seven councillors, further expand our reach in the North West, and establish a presence representing a movement of artists and creatives, whose membership will enable ActionSA to bring their voices into decision-making, champion innovative cultural initiatives, and strengthen our connection with diverse communities,” said Herman Mashaba.
The ActionSA President has expressed confidence on the capabilities of his party, pointing to some of the successes ActionSA has achieved. He said being joined by community based movements will, according to Mashaba, extend the party’s influence and reach across the country.
“Over the past five years, we have invested heavily in this principle. Looking back on our work today, I am proud of what we have achieved. ActionSA’s trajectory is now defined by exceptional growth in both rural communities and urban centres.
The proof of this is our first by-election victory in Ward 7 in Ramotshere Moiloa Municipality in the North West in October last year, where ActionSA unseated the ANC in their historic rural stronghold. While in the heart of the City in Johannesburg, Ward 130, ActionSA nearly tripled its support to 22.66%, placing us second only behind the ANC, and beating both MK and the EFF.
Our victory in Ward 7 relied on a simple strategy that brings us to why we are here today: the uniting and consolidation of opposition political parties rooted in communities. These parties, despite not having a broad national footprint, are often the most in touch with local needs and best placed to fight for the interests of their communities,” said Mashaba.
