Yasmin Bilal
ActionSA has appointed former Operation Dudula leader Zandile Dabula as its candidate for Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Human Settlements in Johannesburg, as part of its broader governance team ahead of the 2026 local government elections.
The announcement was made today as ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba unveiled the party’s Mayoral Campaign Governance Team for the City of Johannesburg.
Mashaba said the team will lead #OperationFixJoburg across key municipal portfolios. He said Johannesburg is in crisis and requires decisive leadership, not slogans. He added that the city needs ethical leadership focused on restoring service delivery and economic growth.
He said the team consists of professionals with experience in government, business and civil society. Each member has been aligned to a municipal department and is expected to serve in leadership roles if ActionSA wins the city in the upcoming elections.
Tumi Sole has been named Candidate for MMC Development Planning. He is a legal professional with experience in mining, metals and broadcasting. He is also the founder of the #CountryDuty movement.
Councillor Marcel Coutriers has been appointed Candidate for MMC Public Safety. He is a former South African Police Service officer with more than 20 years of experience in policing and community safety.
Cllr Mpumi Edward has been named Candidate for MMC Finance. She has over 25 years of experience across banking, retail, education and the South African Revenue Service. She also chairs a municipal finance oversight committee.
Dr Bongani Mabizela will serve as Candidate for MMC Environment and Infrastructure Services. He is a civil engineer and a former senior municipal official in roads and stormwater management.
Botsang Modimowame Moiloa has been named Candidate for MMC Economic Development. He has worked as a public servant, political commentator and career diplomat.
Cllr Sarah Wissler is the Candidate for MMC Health and Social Development. She serves as a councillor and has been active in council oversight structures.
Tshepo Mashiane has been appointed Candidate for MMC Sports, Arts and Culture. He has more than 25 years of experience in the creative and cultural sectors.
Cllr Lebo Mokoka is the Candidate for MMC Transport. He has experience in council work focused on transport and mobility issues in Johannesburg.
Nandi Ndaba has been named Candidate for MMC Group Corporate and Shared Services. She is a legal professional with qualifications in law and international relations and serves as a chief legal officer.
Dabula previously led Operation Dudula, a civic movement known for raising concerns around illegal immigration, hijacked buildings and housing pressure in urban areas. She has engaged government leaders, led demonstrations and taken part in national discussions on migration and housing challenges.
ActionSA said her appointment forms part of its plan to address human settlements issues, including hijacked buildings and informal settlements in Johannesburg.
Dabula said she has joined ActionSA as MMC for Human Settlements and pledged to “take back all our hijacked buildings” and address illegal squatter camps.
The party said its governance team reflects its aim to restore service delivery, strengthen municipal capacity and improve accountability across Johannesburg.