The former Midvaal mayor has found a new home, after quitting the Democratic Alliance last month.
The much-anticipated announcement was made by ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba in Sandton on Monday. Baloyi joined ActionSA following hisAddressing the media on Monday, Baloyi said his joining ActionSA was not out of anger or disappointment, but because of the hope that the new party invoked in him.
“I joined ActionSA knowing well the work that lies ahead for all of us. This is a significant point in our country. I believe that this is the re-alignment of our politics in the country when South Africans of all capabilities and diversities need to join hands and work together because we have one enemy and that enemy is“Our country needs to be rescued. And for many capable and able South Africans to say we will not be despondent any longer.
The Midvaal Municipality was also one of the best performing municipalities in 2018, jumping 11 places from 16Announcing his resignation from the DA last month, Baloyi said it was time to pursue other opportunities before him. “Good luck to the friends, colleagues and leadership of the DA. We will meet somewhere,” he said during his exit.
Baloyi’s departure from the DA followed the exit of a number of prominent black leaders from the party.
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