ActionSA has issued a strong rebuttal against its former City of Johannesburg councillor, Ayanda Mchunu. The party accuses her of actively damaging its public reputation following a disputed claim about her political reinstatement....Click to Read More >>➤

This public clash erupted after statements suggested Mchunu had been reinstated to her position. ActionSA has labeled these reports as entirely false, calling the assertion “completely untrue.”

The controversy stems from Mchunu’s dismissal in September. She was one of eight councillors removed from their roles for allegedly failing to perform their duties. Following her removal, Mchunu filed an urgent court interdict to challenge her replacement within the party.

Her spokesperson, Elmari Attebury, clarified that while Mchunu was the sole applicant in this specific legal action, the broader objective was to secure the reinstatement of all eight dismissed councillors.

Party Ends Negotiations Following Disputed Claim

The situation escalated significantly on Tuesday. Attebury released a public statement claiming that Mchunu and ActionSA had successfully negotiated her return to the council. The party reacted immediately and forcefully to this announcement.

ActionSA stated that no such agreement was ever reached with the former councillor. It described the public statement from Mchunu’s camp as “dishonest.” This move, the party said, has had immediate and severe consequences for any ongoing dialogue.

Because of this dishonest statement, negotiations between the former councillors and the party are now closed. This declaration from ActionSA signals a definitive end to any potential reconciliation or out-of-court settlement. The party’s reputation remains a central point of contention in this dispute.

The breakdown in talks solidifies a legal path forward for the dispute. Mchunu’s urgent interdict application now stands as the primary remaining avenue for her potential return to office. The case highlights the internal challenges political parties can face regarding member discipline and public communication.

This incident underscores the importance of verified information in political discourse. ActionSA’s swift and firm denial aims to control the narrative and protect its brand. The party’s reputation is clearly a priority it is willing to defend aggressively in the public sphere.

The focus now shifts to the legal system. The outcome of Mchunu’s court application will determine the next chapter in this political rift. The case continues to draw significant public attention to internal party dynamics and governance. ...Click to Read More >>➤