Mashaba announces his candidacy for Johannesburg mayor
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba announced on Thursday that he is putting his name forward for mayor of the City of Joburg in the upcoming local government elections.
Mashaba served as the mayor of Johannesburg for three years before he resigned from his post in 2019 and quit the Democratic Alliance (DA).
Mashaba said the decision to make himself available as a candidate in this election has been one that he had wrestled with for some time.
“As president of ActionSA, I have had the opportunity to travel the length and breadth of our beautiful country, and while the problems may seem impossible, South Africans are hopeful that new political leadership can finally bring positive, and permanent change to their lives.
“So now, I am asking you, the residents of Johannesburg, to once again afford me the honour and privilege to serve you, and to complete the work we began together in 2016,” he said.
He explained that when he left as mayor, he was disappointed that he was unable to complete the mission that he had set out on under the DA.
“Although the multi-party government made many strides during my tenure as mayor, there is no doubt that there is still much to do, in order to get our City back to work. Much of the progress made by the multi-party government, which I led, has been reversed by the present administration,” stated Mashaba.
He said residents have suffered the brunt of a decline in key services needed to lead dignified and fulfilled lives.
Mashaba said ActionSA will only contest four metros, three in Gauteng and one in eThekwini.
“The work of rebuilding our nation starts with these local government elections, and getting Johannesburg, the heartbeat of this beautiful country, back on track. I have said it before and I will say it again, if Johannesburg works, South Africa works. I am ready to work with every resident to get our Johannesburg working,” he stated.
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