Pretoria, Gauteng — Build One South Africa (BOSA) has officially named Martha Moshiga as its Tshwane mayoral candidate for the 2026 elections, presenting her as the cornerstone of the party’s strategy to restore stability and ethical governance to the capital city. Unveiled at Freedom Park by BOSA leader Dr. Mmusi Maimane, the nomination comes just weeks before voters head to the polls in a highly contested race featuring over 600 political parties vying for a share of the electorate.
Dr. Maimane framed the current municipal landscape as a precarious “three-legged table,” arguing that BOSA will serve as the essential fourth leg to steady the city. He strongly condemned the rise of identity politics, emphasizing that BOSA’s leadership cohort actively reflects South Africa’s diverse demographic makeup, including Black, white, Indian, and Coloured communities. Echoing Nelson Mandela’s vision of inclusive representation, Maimane stressed that Moshiga’s administration would prioritize a non-racial, resident-first approach focused on attracting investment and creating jobs, rather than perpetuating political merry-go-rounds.
Stepping into the spotlight, Martha Moshiga, who currently serves as BOSA’s regional leader, anchored her campaign on tangible, immediate results rather than political drama. She introduced a strict 100-day pledge to repair 1,000 potholes, prioritizing high-traffic arterial routes that currently damage vehicles and disrupt commuters. Furthermore, she committed to establishing a dedicated 24/7 rapid response unit to tackle the persistent triad of water outages, electricity failures, and uncollected refuse, ensuring residents no longer have to navigate bureaucratic dead ends to get basic services restored.
Addressing one of the city’s most severe humanitarian challenges, Moshiga detailed a specific intervention for the Hammanskraal water crisis. Acknowledging the tragic loss of life in the area due to unreliable supply, she proposed constructing parallel water infrastructure to bypass the aging, failing systems, thereby guaranteeing a consistent and safe water supply. On the security front, particularly in violence-prone areas like Mamelodi East, she advocated for the deployment of 24-hour civilian surveillance cameras and increased police visibility in identified crime hotspots to protect vulnerable youth and residents.
Moshiga did not hold back in her assessment of the current municipal leadership, describing the local government as a “crime scene” in need of profound ethical rehabilitation. She underscored the necessity of respecting public funds, a pointed reference to the ongoing allegations surrounding current ActionSA mayor Dr. Nasiphi Moya regarding controversial home renovations. Moshiga affirmed that BOSA’s leadership is fundamentally rooted in integrity, honor, and accountable public service.
Given Tshwane’s history of fragile, multi-party coalitions, Moshiga confirmed her readiness to govern in a coalition if an outright majority is not secured. However, she drew a firm red line: any partnership must be strictly bound by a shared commitment to service delivery and community welfare, rejecting alliances driven purely by political maneuvering. She acknowledged the competitive field but remained confident in BOSA’s unique, centrist value proposition to deliver order over uncertainty.
Finally, Moshiga highlighted the economic potential of Tshwane’s robust higher education sector. She pledged to roll out sustainable, targeted programs designed to empower young creatives and entrepreneurs, while ensuring that employment opportunities are equally accessible to adults over the age of 35. By bridging the gap between education and economic participation, BOSA aims to foster shared prosperity and unity across all of Tshwane’s diverse communities.
