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Dereleen James

Dereleen James is a South African political figure associated with ActionSA, a political party founded in 2020. She has been involved in public discourse around governance and accountability issues in South Africa. James has engaged with matters relating to the Public Protector's office and broader questions of institutional integrity. Her political activity reflects ActionSA's positioning as an opposition party focused on anti-corruption and service delivery. She has participated in debates concerning the African National Congress (ANC) and its governance record. James represents a newer generation of political voices emerging outside the traditional party structures that have dominated South African politics since 1994. Her involvement with ActionSA aligns with the party's efforts to build support among voters disillusioned with established political organisations. She contributes to policy discussions and public advocacy within the party's framework of promoting accountability and effective governance.

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James slams Cape Town for funding migrant repatriation amid fare hikes

ActionSA Cape Town mayoral candidate Dereleen James condemns the City of Cape Town's decision to commit municipal funds to repatriating undocumented migrants, days after imposing a 48% MyCiTi bus fare increase on residents. James argues Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis cannot justify fare hikes on fiscal constraints while funding a national government function, and pledges that ActionSA's "Let's Make Cape Town Affordable Again" plan would overhaul the MyCiTi funding model, expand services and pursue fare-free weekday travel.

James criticises Cape Town's loss of clean audit status

James previously raised concern after the city lost its clean audit status in June 2026, saying ActionSA had warned in February about declining governance and that the city tried to conceal the Auditor-General's findings by failing to table its report.

ActionSA mobilises voters ahead of November local elections

James and ActionSA leadership continue urging citizens to register for the November 4, 2026 local government elections, with the party fielding mayoral candidates including James in Cape Town, Herman Mashaba in Johannesburg and Nasiphi Moya in Tshwane.

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Surge in registrations for S Africa's 2026 local elections
Surge in registrations for S Africa's 2026 local elections
23rd June 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) recorded 2.9-million new registrations during the first voter registration weekend on June 20 to 21. This drive increased the national voters' roll to... 


National Police Commissioner general Fannie Masemola
Opposition parties slams leadership instability following SAPS Commissioner’s suspension 
24th April 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Inkatha Freedom Party and ActionSA have expressed concerns with the growing leadership instability in the country’s security cluster, following the precautionary suspension of National Police... 


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DA, ActionSA want answers on delayed crime stats
17th October 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance said on Friday the latest postponement of the release of the first quarter crime statistics is “unacceptable and deeply troubling”, adding that it will write to Acting... 


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