Xolani Khumalo assault case postponed

By Marcus Moloko

The assault case against ActionSA’s Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, Xolani Khumalo, has been postponed to 23 February 2026.

Khumalo appeared briefly at the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Wednesday, where the matter was rolled over for further proceedings, according to reports.

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Khumalo faces charges of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) and pointing a firearm.

The charges emanate from a December 2025 anti-drug operation in Katlehong by police, at which Khumalo was present. He remains out on R2,000 bail, which was granted during his initial court appearance in January.

Earlier this month, he was present during a fatal raid in Windsor East on 8 February, where a suspect was shot dead.

ActionSA has defended Khumalo, describing the legal actions against him as “harassment and retaliation” by criminal networks.

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