UNEXPECTED: Kedibone Refuses to Take Back JoJo Tanks After Losing Elections, See What She Said

According to reports, ActionSA Metsimaholo Ward 10 candidate Kedibone Motlhasedi has responded to social media users calling on her to retrieve the JoJo water tanks she donated to residents after failing to win a seat in the 2026 South African Local Government Elections.

Motlhasedi contested Ward 10 in Sasolburg, where she made headlines in October after donating JoJo tanks to households in the community. The donation provided residents with additional water storage facilities, particularly amid concerns surrounding access to reliable water supplies.

However, following the announcement of the election results, Motlhasedi did not secure victory in the ward. Her donation subsequently became a subject of public discussion, with some social media users questioning whether candidates should continue providing community assistance after losing elections.

The debate intensified following another controversial incident involving an independent candidate in The Village. Reports indicated that the candidate had personally purchased an electricity transformer for his community but allegedly decided to remove it after receiving only four votes during the election.

The incident generated mixed reactions, with some people defending his decision while others criticised him for withdrawing infrastructure that had been provided for the benefit of residents.

Following the controversy, social media users began comparing the two situations, suggesting that Motlhasedi should also return to Ward 10 and collect the JoJo tanks she had donated because she failed to secure an electoral victory.

However, the ActionSA candidate has rejected the suggestion, making it clear that she has no intention of retrieving the tanks from the households that received them.

Her position is that the donation was intended to assist residents who needed water storage facilities rather than serve as an arrangement for securing votes. She maintains that helping the community was the purpose behind her contribution, regardless of the eventual election outcome.

The development has generated further conversations about political generosity, campaign activities and the responsibilities candidates have towards their communities.

While some critics believe donations made during election periods can create questions about political motives, others argue that community assistance should not automatically be viewed as an attempt to influence voters.

Motlhasedi’s response has also highlighted the difference between her approach and the reported transformer incident in The Village.

For the residents who received the JoJo tanks, the facilities remain available for their intended purpose despite the election outcome. Her decision has therefore attracted attention as discussions continue about whether political candidates should separate community development efforts from electoral expectations.

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