Xolani Khumalo, known for his work on TV tackling crime, will face charges of assault and pointing a firearm, which ActionSA says are false and part of a campaign by criminal syndicates to undermine him.
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ActionSA maintains that an assault charge against its mayoral candidate for the City of Ekurhuleni, Xolani Khumalo, is “false,” as he expected to appear in court on Thursday at Palm Ridge Magistrates’ Court.
Khumalo handed himself over to police in January, after an assault case was opened against him the previous month.
The former TV crime fighter turned politician insists the case is part of a smear campaign targeting him and his efforts to combat drug-related crime in the city.
The court appearance relates to an incident in December 2025 during an anti-drug operation in Katlehong.
Khumalo faces charges of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and pointing a firearm.
He handed himself over at Katlehong police station on January 19, 2026 following the complaint.
Khumalo was participating in a police drug bust when the alleged assault occurred.
ActionSA says the case is an attempt to intimidate Khumalo.
The party claims the trial date follows a “false assault” complaint made by a self-confessed drug dealer.
“The party is pleased that the matter will now be thoroughly examined in court, allowing the legal process to determine the facts surrounding the case,” said Tumelo Tshabalala, ActionSA Ekurhuleni mayoral spokesperson.
“ActionSA remains clear that this is a pathetic attempt to intimidate Khumalo, which only exposes the desperation of the corrupt syndicates that have operated with impunity in Ekurhuleni for far too long.”
“Their impunity is now being challenged by a crime fighter unwilling to allow his country to be destroyed by criminals.”
Tshabalala confirmed Khumalo will be joined in court by ActionSA provincial secretary Evelyn Mondlana, Ekurhuleni regional chairperson Michael Basch, regional secretary Elisa Hadebe, community anti-crime organisations, activists, and other party leaders.
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