ActionSA and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party have given Moja Love until 15 October to broadcast a political debate recorded in Soweto in August, warning that they will take legal action if the channel fails to air the two-part programme.
The parties said the debate was recorded on 31 August in Orlando East and hosted by Nimrod Nkosi, with ActionSA’s Ayanda Allie, Democratic Alliance federal chair Helen Zille, Inkatha Freedom Party’s Mlungisi Mabaso, MK Party’s Andile Chalwe and Patriotic Alliance’s Solly Mkhize among the participants.
The recording lasted almost four hours, with tensions escalating between members of the panel and the audience.
According to the parties, Zille directed profane language at Chalwe during an exchange, which was witnessed by Allie.
In a statement, which was issued jointly by ActionSA and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party on Wednesday 7 October, the parties said Zille admitted to using vulgar language when the issue was raised with the host, explaining that she had been responding to remarks made by Chalwe.
Moja Love had undertaken to broadcast the debate in two parts during September, but the episodes have not been aired.
The parties said Moja Love had reportedly attributed the decision not to broadcast the programme to its failure to obtain signed release forms from the panellists.
However, ActionSA and the MK Party disputed this explanation, saying the participating parties maintain that the forms were signed.
They have now demanded that both episodes be broadcast in full by 15 October, including the controversial exchange and the explanation given during the programme.
The parties also raised concerns about the costs incurred for the recording, saying they had transported supporters to the venue and provided refreshments at Moja Love’s request.
They said Mabaso also missed a flight and personally paid to reschedule his transport to accommodate the production.
“If both recorded episodes are not broadcast by 15 October 2026, the affected parties will be forced to take legal action and reserve all rights in that regard,” the parties said.
