Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza faced a hostile reception during his closing statements at an IOL Town Hall Debate on Monday. Members of ActionSA aggressively disrupted his speech, shouting and gesticulating as he urged voters to re-elect the ANC in the upcoming November 4 local government elections. The incident occurred as Xhakaza attempted to persuade residents to grant the ANC another term to govern the Ekurhuleni metro. The disruption highlights the intense political climate surrounding the local elections and the strong opposition faced by the ANC. Xhakaza responded by stating, “Allow us to complete what we have started,” attempting to defend his party’s record. The event underscores the deep divisions within Ekurhuleni’s political landscape as election day approaches.