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The court has found Cllr Xolani Khumalo not guilty on all charges, confirming that justice has prevailed.

ActionSA has maintained a firm position since charges were laid against its mayoral candidate, Cllr Xolani Khumalo, and has supported him throughout this trial.

This politically motivated case was a retaliation by those linked to drug syndicates that have invested heavily in destroying the youth of this country.

Unable to stop Cllr Khumalo’s community work, they sought to undermine him by ensuring he spent more time in court than dismantling drug operations.

The desperate attempt to intimidate Cllr Khumalo exposes the panic of corrupt syndicates that have looted Ekurhuleni with impunity for years.

Their reign of lawlessness is now being challenged by a crime fighter who refuses to stand by while criminals destroy our communities.

Cllr Xolani Khumalo will now focus fully on his mayoral campaign, engaging with residents across Ekurhuleni and working tirelessly to dismantle drug syndicates in our communities.

To the residents of Ekurhuleni: Cllr Xolani Khumalo is ready to deliver services to every community, and he can only do so with your mandate in November.

Issued by ActionSA Ekurhuleni Regional Chairperson Michael Basch