ActionSA and Patriotic Alliance strike first coalition deal

The Patriotic Alliance (PA) and ActionSA have struck their first coalition deal in the Laingsburg Local Municipality.

PA leader Gayton McKenzie said they have agreed to support ActionSA’s mayoral candidate in Laingsburg.

“The people of Laingsburg sent a clear message on 4 November. ActionSA received the most votes on the ward ballot and won two of the town’s five wards,” he said.

“No party won a majority. We know from experience that we can trust Herman Mashaba’s word, so we will support him in Laingsburg.”

McKenzie added that they believe that this is best for our country and that they are putting the country first.

The PA and ActionSA met on 11 November 2026 and went through all the councils where both parties hold seats.

The Laingsburg Local Municipality was the first agreement to emerge from the talks between the two parties.  

“The PA’s councillor in Laingsburg will work to make sure the new administration puts residents first,” McKenzie said.

“This includes reliable water and electricity, safer streets, jobs for local people, and an end to the neglect that rural Karoo towns have suffered for too long.”

“The PA and ActionSA continue to discuss further agreements in other councils where both parties are represented. We will announce these as they are concluded.”

Michael Beaumont, the National Chairperson of ActionSA, thanked McKenzie for the support. “Thank you. Let’s Fix Laingsburg,” he said.