By Zuko Komisa

- ActionSA has officially signed former Build One South Africa (BOSA) Gauteng MPL Ayanda Allie as its 2026 Local Government Elections Campaign Ambassador for Issue Driving in Gauteng.
- Party president Herman Mashaba announced the appointment on 31 July following Allie’s departure from BOSA over internal disputes regarding a 10 per cent salary contribution policy.
- Allie’s main focus will be strengthening ActionSA’s ground operations and championing critical community issues across Gauteng with less than 100 days remaining before the municipal vote.
ActionSA has officially welcomed a familiar face from South Africa’s current affairs landscape, securing former Build One South Africa (BOSA) Gauteng MPL Ayanda Allie less than 100 days ahead of the 2026 local government elections.
Party president Herman Mashaba made the announcement on 31 July, appointing Allie as ActionSA’s Campaign Ambassador for Issue Driving in Gauteng to bolster ground operations and champion key community concerns before November’s vote.
“The road to the 2026 Local Government Elections has entered a new phase.
Today, we proudly welcome Ayanda Allie as our 2026 Election Campaign Ambassador for Issue Driving in Gauteng.
This high-profile addition strengthens our election campaign as we intensify our ground operation, elevate the issues that matter most to residents, and build unstoppable momentum towards victory.” remarked Mashaba
Mashaba framed the high-profile appointment as a pivotal move for the party’s election strategy, describing the recruitment as “shifting gears towards victory” as smaller opposition groups realign their forces ahead of the municipal polls.
Allie’s arrival follows her recent departure from BOSA after internal disputes regarding a 10 per cent salary contribution policy and an associated disciplinary process.