DA Veteran and ActionSA Star Clash in Ekurhuleni Local Election
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- •Herman Mashaba, a former reality TV personality, is running for office under the ActionSA banner in Ekurhuleni.
- •The Democratic Alliance is fielding a seasoned politician with a long-standing presence in the region.
- •The 2026 local government elections are scheduled for early May across South Africa.
- •Campaign activities in Ekurhuleni have included unusual and attention-grabbing tactics to engage voters.
- •Ekurhuleni is a key metropolitan municipality in Gauteng province with significant political importance.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Herman Mashaba wins the Ekurhuleni local election ActionSA could increase its influence in Gauteng, potentially altering local governance priorities and challenging the Democratic Alliance's dominance.
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AFRICAIOL (South Africa)Unconventional campaign antics ahead of local elections in South AfricaAFRICADaily Maverick (South Africa)LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS 2026: DA stalwart faces off against ActionSA reality star in EkurhuleniAFRICABusiness Day (South Africa)WATCH | Vote 2026: Inside the municipal race with ActionSA’s Herman Mashaba