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Through continuous physical engagement and results-driven interactions, ActionSA has rapidly embedded itself within the Amajuba District, gaining a substantial following in a short time frame.
The local leader of the party, Faizel Cassim, explains that ActionSA’s core elements resonate with South Africans and for this reason the rainbow nation is noting the value in the party, making the switch to ActionSA.
Elaborating further on these elements, Faizel begins with a pressing topic, non-racialism. “Currently, in South Africa, racism is rife, and it is not one-sided. I believe the current government created the situation so that it is easy to divide and rule. They always play the race/blame card to get out of situations,” he declares. Further stating that when it comes to significant concerns, the government is quick to blame apartheid.
Faizel says one example of this is the never-ending Eskom situation, where the power utility’s non-functionality is blamed on the Apartheid government. Faizel highlights, “28 years later, we know they did not maintain the power stations, leaving us in the current situation. Then there is also the fact that the wrong people are being put into senior positions, not based on their expertise, but rather on the basis of their colour.”
Reflecting on this, he asks how can an entity such as Eskom or any other establishment run smoothly when people are employed solely on their race and not on their qualifications?
Another core element of ActionSA is quality education, which Faizel expresses is currently under threat. “The current pass rate is pathetic. There are even proposals to make the pass rate 25%, which is a breeding ground for illiteracy. We need to bring back a proper education system.”
Moreover, in terms of quality education, Faizel states that tertiary education should be equal for all and not be run on a quota system, which negatively impacts South Africans striving to improve their futures and country.
The third core element within ActionSA that Faizel feels needs to be implemented in SA is ethical leadership. “We need educated leaders and not individuals who are put into positions or deployed due to their families and contacts. The leaders of our country should be selected by the people, for the people and their appointment should be based on their credentials. By doing this, we will be able to elevate the country into a better environment.”
Furthermore, the passionate political leader states that electoral reform is required, being a core element, ActionSA wants to bring to the forefront. Faizel emphasises that elections must be free and fair. “Currently, we do have an issue where funding from the IEC is given to parties in legislature.” He feels this is not democratic, as new parties do not benefit from national funding, giving others an unfair advantage in a democratic country.
Social Justice, and the Rule of Law, Faizel states, should apply to each and every South African according to ActionSA. No one is given preferential treatment, irrespective of their social status or their race. Emphasising that the Jacob Zuma saga exemplifies how these two core elements in South Africa are being infringed upon. While the former President has handed himself over to be incarcerated, Faizel says it is concerning that the Constitutional Court’s decision is being questioned and debated, putting the country’s very constitution into jeopardy, simply due to Zuma being a former president. If social justice and the rule of law are not respected, “we can consider ourselves a lawless country.”
With the above in mind, the ActionSA leader highlights economic prosperity. “28 years into democracy, all businesses owned by South Africans should be given equal opportunities and not be side-lined due to race,” he clarifies. Additionally, in order for true economic prosperity to take root in the country, he adds that illegal foreign nationals need to be deported back to their respective countries. Faizel explains that this will open up more job opportunities for South African nationals while resolving the homeless situation, as locals will be able to move into the premises currently housing illegal residents. “While I stand under correction, there are approximately 5 million undocumented people in our country, and if they are deported, it would eliminate several issues and will benefit the economy, due to South Africans being able to contribute to tax once they are able to secure employment.”
Once all these core elements are implemented into South Africa, Faizel affirms, “we will see the country as a true rainbow nation.”
However, the golden question is, with multiple political parties not delivering throughout the years, despite their elaborate undelivered promises, how does ActionSA prove itself to be the party people can trust and expect results from?
Faizel explains, one only needs to look at the track records of ActionSA’s President, Herman Mashaba, and the KZN Chairperson, Dr Makhosi Khoza. “They were flawless in performing their duties while serving other political parties, upholding core values which now form part of ActionSA.” Noting, Makhosi Khoza was the whistleblower who exposed the former President for corruption, forcing the issue, leading to his resignation.
As for the party’s leader, Herman Mashaba, who was mayor of Johannesburg from 2016 to 2019–who saw 200km Electricity Cable installed, as well as 1500 JMPD members employed to reduce crime and the clinic hours changed from 7 am-5 pm to being open 24 hours a day. “That’s the leadership we want to instil in our government,” Faizel enthuses.
Therefore, with the establishment of ActionSA, he states, the political party’s leadership is unwavering in carrying out their duties accurately—upholding everything dear to their fellow South Africans.
And when diving into the essence of the political party, Faizel says that ActionSA is determined to bring about a new culture, one where people act as one to benefit all. This, being the collective culture of ActionSA, with the political party wanting to bring this new, inclusive philosophy into the lives of all South Africans. “The current culture in our political system is corrupt and everyone knows it, as it is constantly in the news.”
As corruption festers, destroying the country, alongside the segregation of South Africans, Faizel states that ActionSA wants to create a culture of inclusivity, where race, culture and religious views are immaterial, and corruption is viewed as the cancer that it is. “We want there to be one culture and that is the South African culture, where we are under one umbrella and act as one.”
When looking at Newcastle and its surrounding areas, as the frontman for ActionSA in the Amajuba District, Faizel says if he could wave a magic wand and see three progressions happen immediately, it would be:
- A decent healthcare system for the public.
- The upgrading of failing infrastructure.
- The empowerment of local businesses, attracting investors, thereby alleviating poverty and the unemployment rate.
Concluding, this authentic South African declares, “If these issues are addressed, the first steps can be taken to ensure our community starts running smoothly.”
With ActionSA determined to make a positive impact on the country, what are your thoughts?
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