The President of ActionSA has applauded the City of Tshwane (Pretoria) in Gauteng for its decision to add 200 more police officers after successfully tabling its 2025-2026 budget on Thursday, 29 May 2025.

Herman Mashaba, whose party secured the mayorship in the multiparty coalition running the city and deployed Dr. Nasiphi Moya, said the move was long overdue.

He said the municipality had not increased its security personnel in line with its rapidly increasing population.

“The recruitment of more than 200 metro police officers is also significant, given that Tshwane has not undertaken such a process in over a decade despite a growing population. Plans to reimagine customer care in the City are equally exciting, ensuring that residents receive timely, responsive service and clear feedback while issues are being resolved,” Mashaba said after the budget was passed.

He also applauded the city for paying attention to water and electricity infrastructure and investing in it on time.

“Crucially, these investments are being made without drastically increasing rates and levies for residents, in fact, some rates are being cut. Water and electricity tariffs will remain below those recommended by Rand Water and Eskom, while property rates are being reduced by 4% to cushion the impact of increased property values under the new General Valuation Roll.

“What ActionSA Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya and the Multiparty Coalition Government have accomplished with this budget adds to a growing record of good governance decisions that are steadily reversing the legacy of previous failed administrations. ActionSA acknowledges and appreciates the role of its coalition partners, who continue to drive positive change in Tshwane in a cohesive and resident- focused manner,” Mashaba added.