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ActionSA Johannesburg Mayoral Candidate, Herman Mashaba, hosted a successful launch of an initiative for planting 1 million trees in Doornkop, Soweto. It is aimed at restoring cleaner, safer and more sustainable communities in Soweto and townships across the city.

The initiative began at Mayibuye Primary School with ActionSA leadership in collaboration with local activists, community members and stakeholders to take personal responsibility to maintain the dignity of public spaces. All 1 million trees will be erected across public spaces in Orange Farm,  Diepsloot, Ivory Park, Lenasia and Alexandra.

The Mayoral Candidate was supported by ActionSA Provincial Chairperson, Funzi Ngobeni, ActionSA Johannesburg Regional Chairperson, Themba Mabunda, and ActionSA Johannesburg Regional Secretary, Lebo Mokoka.  

Various neighbourhoods across Johannesburg lack public spaces that address environmental sustainability and improve the living conditions of residents.

There is no question that the status quo in Soweto and other townships depicts those of a forgotten people whose government ignores service delivery through beautified public spaces and adequate recreational facilities that respond to ongoing climate sensitive challenges.

This is one of the ways that ActionSA demonstrates its commitment to greener communities and active citizenry with residents in order to play a meaningful role in improving public spaces in their neighbourhoods.

We encourage South Africans to continue putting their trust in ActionSA and register to vote for a decisive victory at the Local Government Elections on 4 November 2026.

Issued by ActionSA Joburg mayoral candidate Herman Mashaba