ActionSA promises to be an exciting addition to the local political scene -- if it can get past a silly ballot error of its own making, says the writer.
The addition of Herman Mashaba’s ActionSA to the list of parties that will be contesting the local government polls has been one of the more exciting developments of a rather subdued — even dull — election season.
A colourful character with an interesting history in business and politics, Mashaba has the potential to shake the political status quo a bit by disrupting the hegemony of the “big three” parties, at least in Johannesburg, where he is running for mayor...A subscription gives you full digital access to all Sunday Times content.Registered on the BusinessLIVE, Business Day or Financial Mail websites? Sign in with the same details.
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