{
  "id": 18335816,
  "title": "Mashaba says ‘forgotten people’ made their voices heard in polls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/mashaba-says-forgotten-people-made-their-voices-heard-in-polls",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T16:00:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/1175039-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has expressed his gratitude to South Africa's \"forgotten people\" for making their voices heard during the municipal elections. The party leader addressed the media at the Results Operations Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg, as the party has made significant progress in Gauteng. With 33% of votes counted, ActionSA has secured 16% support.\n\nMashaba highlighted that communities like Soweto, Alexandra, and Orange Farm responded positively to the party's call for participation in the vote. He expressed his gratitude to the residents of these areas and all other regions, including some suburban areas, for casting their votes. Mashaba emphasized that the party's mandate has been granted by the gratitude of the people of Soweto, Alexander, Orange Farm, and other regions.\n\nHe pointed out that his people have suffered centuries of oppression and have been affected by 32 years of ANC corruption and mismanagement. ActionSA's victory in these communities signifies a turning point, as Mashaba acknowledged the party's appeal to those who have long been marginalized and neglected.",
  "summary": "Mashaba spoke to the media at the Results Operations Centre in Midrand Johannesburg.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}