ActionSA’s Herman Mashaba promises 4.8 million jobs in the next five years

Lerato Mbhiza

ActionSA President, Herman Mashaba, told hundreds of his supporters at his Election Manifesto on Saturday at the Ellis Park Arena, Joburg, that his party would never make promises it cannot keep.

Mashaba promised that if he is voted into power in the 29 May National General Elections he will ensure that the private sector creates 4.8 million new jobs in South Africa over the next five years and he will reduce unemployment – currently at more than 32% – to 18% by 2029.

He called on South Africans to get rid of what he termed an incompetent government.

“We cannot be celebrating people depending on R350 or R370 a month. We are sad that the success of the ActionSA government should be judged on how many people we will be able to get off the social welfare system. However, we will continue supporting those in need of social