ActionSA Responds to Viral Claims Police Are Allegedly Looking for Xolani Khumalo
- ActionSA has dismissed reports that police are “hunting” its Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, Xolani Khumalo, calling the claims false and misleading
- Spokesperson Lerato Ngobeni said Khumalo has been publicly campaigning and carrying out his councillor duties, making the idea of a manhunt implausible
- The controversy began after a social media post suggested police were searching for Khumalo in connection with an alleged crime
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ActionSA has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that police are “on the hunt” for the party’s Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, Xolani Khumalo, describing the claims as unfounded and misleading.
The rumours gained traction after posts shared online suggested that Khumalo was being sought by police in connection with an alleged criminal matter.
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ActionSA Dismisses Claims of Police Manhunt for Mayoral Candidate
In a telephonic conversation, Action SA Spokesperson Lerato Ngobeni said the party was not aware of any reports stating that Khumalo is wanted by the police. She further said Khumalo has been publicly campaigning while carrying out his councillor duties therefore she finds it difficult to understand how he can be said to be 'hunted' by the police.
"I am sure they can find him at his house if they wanted to," she said
Ngobeni further emphasised that ActionSA would not support or endorse any individual involved in criminal activity.
“We would not field or support a candidate who is involved in criminality or who is wanted by the police for any offence,” she said.
Social Media Post Sparks Confusion
The controversy stems from a post shared by MDN News on X, which claimed that the Katlehong police were searching for Khumalo in connection with a crime allegedly committed in December.
See post here.
According to the post, Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Mavela Masondo confirmed that an assault case had been opened, but did not identify the suspect involved. Masondo was quoted as saying,
“Unfortunately, the law does not allow police to mention the name of a suspect if there is no warrant of arrest issued.”
The claims triggered a wave of reaction on social media, with users questioning the language used in the reports and debating Khumalo’s crime-fighting methods.
Some defended the mayoral candidate, while others were critical of his approach.
Social Media reactions
@Charles_Pheto said:
"Why use words like ‘hunt’ and ‘searching for’? That implies he’s hiding or running away from the police.”
@Maanda_T stated:
“They are starting to intimidate candidates.”
@LetsoaloRant commented:
“His methods will land him in jail one day.”
@uMaster_Sandz said:
“Lol, ‘on a hunt’ as if Xolani is a fugitive. Stop writing nonsense.”
@xactly_getwitit remarked:
"It was only a matter of time."
3 Briefly News articles on Xolani Khumalo
Previously, Briefly News reported that ActionSA’s mayoral candidate for Ekurhuleni, Xolani Khumalo, said he has full confidence in the party and its leader, Herman Mashaba, after conducting what he described as thorough due diligence before joining the organisation. Khumalo said ActionSA emerged as the best political home for him, aligning with his values and commitment to fighting corruption and crime. He was officially unveiled as the party’s Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate on Saturday, 4 October 2025, during an event held in Tembisa. The newly announced candidate explained that addressing crime effectively requires influence from within government.
In another incident, ActionSA’s Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, Xolani Khumalo, apprehended a drug dealer in Etwatwa who allegedly sold drug-laced baked goods to teenagers, several of whom fell ill and had to be rushed to the hospital. Khumalo explained that he was campaigning in Etwatwa when members of a local church approached him and informed him that a dealer had been selling drugs on the church premises. With the assistance of the South African Police Service’s Public Order Policing unit, Khumalo was able to arrest the suspect.
In other news, Xolani Khumalo revealed ambitious plans to boost employment in South Africa. During an interview on Power FM on Monday, 6 October 2025, the Sizok’thola host spoke confidently about his strategy to create job opportunities for citizens across the country. Khumalo’s announcement comes shortly after his confirmation as ActionSA’s mayoral candidate for Ekurhuleni,which highlighted his commitment to economic development alongside his political duties.
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