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John Perlman speaks to Michael Beaumont, ActionSA’s National Chairperson, about the party’s performance in the 2026 municipal elections. They unpack the latest results, the party’s voter base and its efforts to position itself as voters’ first choice while gaining ground in municipalities across the country. The conversation also focuses on ActionSA’s performance in the major metros, particularly in Gauteng, and what the numbers could mean for its role in local government and potential coalition agreements. Tags: 702, 702 Drive, John Perlman, Municipal Elections, ActionSA, Gauteng, Numbers, Vote, Metros, Coalition agreements, Country 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Catch up with the news and issues of the day with John who interviews the daily newsmakers and makes sense of what is going on. John and his team invite you to join their daily conversation, as you travel through the traffic. Thank you for…
John Perlman speaks to Michael Beaumont, ActionSA’s National Chairperson, about the party’s performance in the 2026 municipal elections. They unpack the latest results, the party’s voter base and its efforts to position itself as voters’ first choice while gaining ground in municipalities across the country. The conversation also focuses on ActionSA’s performance in the major metros, particularly in Gauteng, and what the numbers could mean for its role in local government and potential coalition agreements. Tags: 702, 702 Drive, John Perlman, Municipal Elections, ActionSA, Gauteng, Numbers, Vote, Metros, Coalition agreements, Country 702 Drive with John Perlman is a Johannesburg based talk radio show. John and his team keep you company on 702 each weekday afternoon. Catch up with the news and issues of the day with John who interviews the daily newsmakers and makes sense of what is going on. John and his team invite you to join their daily conversation, as you travel through the traffic. Thank you for…
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How is actionsa tracking in the 2026 Municipal Elections?
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