inside politics

Analysis of and commentary on South African politics.

Category: Action South Africa [ASA]

Election 2026/7 [15] Action South Africa’s prospects in JHB


An in-depth look at Action South Africa’s prospects in the 2026 elections, with a particular focus on its electoral record in Johannesburg. The metro constitutes something of a double-edged sword for ASA, both its greatest strength, and greatest weakness, as it looks to expand.

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Election 2026/7 Resource: Heat Map | GT | ASA Support | By Ward


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Election 2026/7 Resource: Heat Map | GT | ASA Support | By Municipality


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Election 2026/7 Resource: Heat Map | National | ASA Support | By Ward


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Election 2026/7 Resource: Heat Map | TSH | ASA Support


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Election 2026/7 Resource: Heat Map | JHB | ASA Support


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Election 2024 [14]: The Action South Africa bullshit monster


Thread: “The Action South Africa bullshit monster” This thread looks at Herman Mashaba’s spin on ASA’s 2021 election results, explains his hostility towards market research, and sets out how the media have uncritically facilitated his deceit.

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