Fight for Tshwane heats up with new mayoral hopefuls and fresh attacks
ActionSA launched its 5 More Years campaign with mayor Nasiphi Moya as fight for Tshwane intensifies ahead of elections.
The Tshwane mayoral race is intensifying as additional candidates are announced and the mayor faces mounting criticism. ActionSA unveiled its "5 More Years" campaign, with leader Herman Mashaba and current mayor Nasiphi Moya attending a launch in Pretoria's CBD. Moya stated his intention to secure a second term to build a city residents can be proud of.
The African Transformation Movement has nominated Mncedi Ndzwanana, speaker of the council, as their candidate. The Economic Freedom Fighters' Tshwane caucus chief whip, Godwin Ratikwane, has demanded an investigation into the construction of a swimming pool, security enhancements, and renovations at Moya's private residence. Ratikwane wants confirmation of the building permit process, the construction company, costs, and whether municipal resources were utilized.
The ANC's Kgosi Maepa has given Moya seven days to disclose details on corruption allegations related to Pretoria East and Eastern Cape houses. Meanwhile, ActionSA's national chair, Michael Beaumont, lodged a formal complaint with the Electoral Commission of South Africa, accusing Maepa of repeated disinformation. The Democratic Alliance responded to a DA committee reshuffle by replacing the ANC's Frans Boshielo with Molatelo Samuel Mashola, alleging the move was politically motivated.
The ANC has yet to announce candidates but released its manifesto in Hammanskraal, promising to restore the city to its former glory under ANC leadership.
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