Michael Beaumont
Michael Beaumont is a South African politician and the national chairperson of ActionSA, a political party he helped establish in 2020. He serves as a key strategist and organisational leader within the party, working alongside founder Herman Mashaba to position ActionSA as an alternative to the African National Congress and Democratic Alliance in South African politics. Beaumont previously served as chief of staff to Mashaba during his tenure as mayor of Johannesburg from 2016 to 2019, where he gained experience in municipal governance and coalition politics. Before entering politics, he worked in the private sector and developed expertise in business strategy and operations. As national chairperson, Beaumont oversees ActionSA's organisational structure, policy development and electoral strategy, playing a central role in the party's expansion across South African municipalities. He recurs in coverage of ActionSA's campaigns, coalition negotiations and policy positions on issues including service delivery, corruption and economic reform. Beaumont has been particularly vocal on municipal governance failures and the need for accountability in local government. His leadership has been instrumental in ActionSA's growth from a Johannesburg-focused movement to a party contesting elections nationally and in multiple metropolitan areas. He represents a generation of South African political figures who entered public life through civil society and private-sector backgrounds rather than traditional party structures.
Michael Beaumont Updates
Daily Podcast – August 26, 2026
By: Halima Frost Updated 1 hour 17 minutes ago Making headlines: Lamola welcomes Dlamini-Zuma’s retraction of vote-buying claims; ActionSA sues ANC’s Maepa over alleged AI-fake claims; And, son... →
ActionSA sues ANC’s Maepa over alleged AI-faked claims 
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 2 hours 5 minutes ago ActionSA has launched coordinated actions against the ANC’s Kgoši Maepa, lodging a formal complaint with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)... →
ActionSA files High Court papers to challenge SAPS Phala Phala cover-up of Rhoode and Rekhoto
20th August 2026 ActionSA has filed its papers in the North Gauteng High Court against the South African Police Service (SAPS) for what the party deems to be a... →
Voters’ Roll Closed: Municipal elections proclaimed for Nov 4
By: Thabi Shomolekae 7th August 2026 South Africa is officially heading to the polls on November 4 for the highly anticipated 2026 municipal elections. The announcement follows the... →
DA files no confidence motion against Tshwane speaker to block ‘coalition looting’
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th August 2026 The DA in Tshwane submitted a motion of no confidence against the Speaker of the Tshwane Council Mncedi Ndzwanana, with the party framing it as a... →
ActionSA clarifies position as Tshwane City manager case appears before court
28th July 2026 Today, the High Court, Pretoria Division, heard the applications relating to the suspension of the Tshwane Municipal Manager. The matters were... →
DA's legal ignorance and political mismanagement created the very crisis it now seeks to exploit
16th July 2026 ActionSA has noted the Democratic Alliance's latest press statement by Cllr Jacqui Uys attempting to blame Executive Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya for the... →
ActionSA welcomes labour Court ruling against Rooiwal five
15th July 2026 ActionSA welcomes a ruling by the Labour Court which struck down an attempt by Tshwane municipal officials, implicated by investigations into the... →
ActionSA votes in Tshwane Council on the merits of MM and CFO cases; DA absentees cost the city
10th July 2026 Today, the Tshwane Council deliberated upon in-committee reports pertaining to two disciplinary cases relating to the senior managers, the Group... →
Daily Podcast – July 07, 2026
By: Haydon Whitley 7th July 2026 Making headlines: SAPS rejects 'false' claims over death of Nigerian national in custody; ActionSA escalates Phala Phala battle, accuses SAPS of... →
