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ActionSA names Xolani Khumalo as Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate

ActionSA has announced TV host Xolani Khumalo as its mayoral candidate for the Ekurhuleni metropolitan municipality ahead of the upcoming local government elections.

Khumalo is best known for hosting the crime-busting show Sizok’thola.

Party president Herman Mashaba announced on Saturday, calling Khumalo a leader who embodies ActionSA’s vision.

“A fearless, ethical leader, Khumalo is ready to reclaim Ekurhuleni from criminals, provide basic services and ensure growth and jobs,” said Mashaba.

Controversial past

Khumalo’s move into politics comes after a turbulent period.

In July 2023, police arrested him and charged him with murder, robbery, and malicious damage to property following the death of an alleged drug dealer.

Authorities provisionally withdrew the charges earlier this year.

Speaking after his announcement, Khumalo said he would continue to put pressure on drug dealers and criminal syndicates.

Xolani Khumalo vows to fight crime

His candidacy announcement drew cheers from supporters as he shook hands with party members and leaders.

Addressing the crowd, Khumalo promised to bring his anti-crime stance into politics.

“You know me for fighting drug syndicates that destroy our communities, but today we will fight another fight. We will fight crime,” he said.

“I stared criminals in the eye, also I chased drug dealers through the night. Took on this fight to protect SA’s most vulnerable. I cannot stand by as criminal syndicates do what they want in this country,” he added.

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