ActionSA opens criminal case against ANC leader, defends Tshwane mayor against corruption allegations
ActionSA president Herman Mashaba stated that Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya is not obligated to disclose her bank statements to disprove corruption allegations. This follows accusations from the ANC leadership in the City of Tshwane, claiming Moya has a corrupt relationship with a service provider involved in renovations at her private residence. Mashaba emphasized that if corruption is suspected, the accusers should provide proof, and that Moya used her own taxed money for the renovations. He also highlighted that the current tension with the ANC demonstrates that ActionSA is not in a coalition with them. ActionSA has initiated a criminal case against senior ANC leader Kgosi Maepa, alleging he used AI to fabricate WhatsApp conversations between Moya and the service provider. The party has also lodged a complaint with the IEC regarding this matter. Mashaba noted that the ANC has not contacted him to discuss the allegations against Moya, and ActionSA did not consult the ANC before filing the criminal case against Maepa. The ANC has previously accused Moya of being anti-black and anti-poor due to by-law enforcement operations.