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The 26 October 2026 media advisory sets out UPPA’s planned SAHRC referral, requested intervention and Johannesburg submission arrangements for the Atteridgeville sinkhole case.
Read statementUPPA declares its Knysna Launch Rugby Festival a success, thanks participants and FIXERS, apologises to Ward 4 residents for traffic and noise, and outlines plans for grassroots sport, recreation, indigenous games, culture and heritage.
Read statementAnnounces an intended South African Human Rights Commission referral concerning an Atteridgeville family’s reported sinkhole damage, with a submission scheduled for 26 October 2026 at 11h00 in Johannesburg.
Read statementMatch action, spectators and moments beside the touchline at Safe Hub, White Location.
Open galleryMatch action, players and the setting at Safe Hub on the opening day of the festival.
Watch videoTerraces, grass banks and the people watching the opening day of rugby.
Watch videoTeam huddles, match officials and activity beside the pitch on Day 1.
Watch videoCalls for a city-wide independent water-testing programme after the Bronkhorstspruit contamination crisis described in the document, with accredited analysis, published results and accountability procedures.
Read statementAnnounces a planned donation led by Abel Tau of 500 five-litre containers, totalling 2,500 litres, with a media event scheduled for 22 October 2026 at 10:00.
Read statementDiscusses a reported 408 gastrointestinal illness cases and alleged failures in the Bronkhorstspruit water-treatment system, requesting published records, safe supplies, investigation and a recovery plan.
Read statementAnnounces the same planned Thuntsha Lerole campaign and regional itinerary as UPPA-ST-001, bearing a later printed issue date.
Read statementCondemns an alleged removal of UPPA election material in Soshanguve Ward 11, refers to a reported arrest and case number, and urges due process, lawful campaigning and political tolerance.
Read statementAnnounces a planned Thuntsha Lerole campaign by Abel Tau across Tshwane between 19 and 30 October 2026, with a regional itinerary and media invitation.
Read statementOffers encouragement to the Matric Class of 2026 for a National Pledge-Signing Ceremony and final examinations, acknowledges supporting adults and reiterates the party’s education commitments.
Read statementAddresses reported arrests and political instability in Knysna Municipality, expressly recognises the presumption of innocence and calls for investigation, contract oversight, witness protection and accountable governance.
Read statementCondemns alleged electricity cut-offs and police deployment in Gomora, calls for direct engagement with residents, suspension of cut-offs and a public plan for services, formalisation or relocation.
Read statementCriticises Tshwane’s handling of electricity interruptions in Mamelodi West, discusses the Waltloo and Mamelodi 1 substations, and calls for repair, security, communication and accountability measures.
Read statementOffers condolences on the reported passing of musician Babsi Mlangeni and honours his musical and cultural contribution.
Read statementInvites media and supporters to a planned march on 25 September 2026 at 10:00, assembling at the Old Putco Bus Depot in Marabastad and proceeding to Tshwane House to deliver a memorandum.
Read statementCriticises the police response to reported women’s deaths in Ekurhuleni, requests investigative resources and public accountability, offers condolences and sets out municipal public-safety proposals.
Read statementOpposes using stop signs as a continuing substitute for failed traffic signals, requests a network audit and public repair schedule, and links reliable road infrastructure to municipal accountability.
Read statementResponds to a reported warning against consuming municipal tap water in parts of Region 7, calls for published tests and operational information, safe alternative supplies and daily recovery updates.
Read statementCalls for lighting, ablutions, security, cleaning and maintenance at Uitenhage Taxi Rank, and sets out UPPA’s conditional commitment to restoration and upgrading if elected.
Read statementQuestions the reported timing of a restoration of Hammanskraal water supply around an ANC presidential visit and calls for an explanation of causes, interventions, costs and prevention.
Read statementAnnounces that UPPA says it met the IEC councillor-nomination deadline, lists intended contest areas and outlines a campaign focused on community engagement and municipal services.
Read statementAnnounces a claimed slate of 70 Tshwane ward candidates and presents six proposals covering institutional capacity, finance, basic services, housing, public safety and economic growth.
Read statementOffers UPPA Tshwane’s condolences on the reported death of Judge Fikile Eunice Mokgohloa and describes her judicial service and legacy.
Read statementCalls for an independent investigation into allegations about a city-contracted company working at Mayor Moya’s private residences, evidence preservation and due process, including consequences only if wrongdoing is established.
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