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UDM Election Manifesto 2024
“Corruption destroys our Freedom” Get a PDF/printable version of the UDM manifesto by clicking here Foreword by the President Thirty years into our democracy and our beautiful country, South Africa, is in crisis. There [...]
Response to the Copyright Amendment Bill and Performers Rights Amendment Bill
Mr MC Ramaphosa President of the Republic of South Africa Private Bag X1000 Pretoria 0001 Dear Mr President Response to the Copyright Amendment Bill and Performers Rights Amendment Bill 1. Let me start by congratulating [...]
Bulldozing Electoral Matters Amendment Bill through Parliament is cruel and sounds the death knell for democracy in South Africa
Mr MC Ramaphosa President of the Republic of South Africa Private Bag X1000 Pretoria 0001 Dear Mr President Bulldozing Electoral Matters Amendment Bill through Parliament is cruel and sounds the death knell for democracy in [...]
A pivotal moment in South African history, UDM launched its 2024 manifesto
In what is anticipated to be a pivotal moment in South Africa's history, the UDM has officially launched its manifesto for the 2024 Elections. With the goal of breaking the decades-long dominance of the [...]
Bantu Holomisa Keynote at the UDM’s 2024 Elections Manifesto Launch
Speech by Bantu Holomisa, MP and President of the United Democratic Movement at the UDM Manifesto launch of the 2024 National and Provincial Elections at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Gauteng Check against [...]
The power of the people is greater than the people in power
Statement by Bantu Holomisa, UDM President Now that we know the date of the coming National and Provincial elections, we have to focus on one other overriding truth: The power of the people is greater [...]
South Africans must seize the moment for transformation in the 2024 General Elections
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa's declaration of May 29, 2024, as the scheduled date for the forthcoming general elections. This pivotal juncture in our nation's narrative stands as an unparalleled opportunity [...]
UDM welcomes Prof Mthunzi Mdwaba, Maj Gen Mlindeni Sibango, and Ms Pat Ndleleni
Statement by Bantu Holomisa, UDM President The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is happy to announce that several prominent South Africans have joined our ranks, ready to tackle the forthcoming National and Provincial Elections and [...]
Holomisa at the UDM Volunteers’ Training Workshop (Western Cape)
Speech by Bantu Holomisa, MP and President of the United Democratic Movement at a UDM Volunteers’ Training Workshop at the OR Tambo Hall in Khayelitsha Check against delivery UDM National Leadership Provincial Leadership of the UDM [...]
Debate on President’s State-of-the-nation Address
Speech by Bantu Holomisa, MP and President of the United Democratic Movement in the National Assembly (City Hall) Debate on President’s State-of-the-nation Address Check against delivery Mr President Honourable Speaker Honourable Ministers and Deputy Ministers [...]
UDM welcomes ICJ ruling as a step towards justice, human rights, and freedom
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) welcomes the recent ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the Israel-Palestine conflict as a significant stride towards justice, human rights, and freedom in the region. ICJ ruled [...]
Concerns over NSFAS’s Student Accommodation Pilot Project as announced in late 2023
Mr CM Ramaphosa President of the Republic of South Africa Private Bag X1000 Pretoria 0001 Dear Mr President Concerns over NSFAS’s Student Accommodation Pilot Project as announced in late 2023 1. I refer to several [...]
Thousands of parcels and letters gathering dust at the post office
Statement by Bantu Holomisa, UDM President The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has obtained pictures of crates and bags of thousands of letters and parcels gathering dust at the South African Post Office (SAPO) in Butterworth [...]
Congratulations to UDM Deputy President Nqabayomzi Kwankwa on his nomination for the Presidency of the International Parliamentarians’ Congress
Mr Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, UDM Deputy President Statement by Yongama Zigebe, UDM Secretary General The United Democratic Movement (UDM) takes great pride in congratulating our Deputy President, Mr Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, MP, on his well-deserved [...]
UDM urges young voters to drive change in light of challenges facing Class of 2023
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, UDM Secretary General The United Democratic Movement (UDM) extends its congratulations once again to the resilient Class of 2023 for their exceptional achievements in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. Out [...]
Private Member’s Bill and invitation for comment on the draft, namely the Long-term Insurance Amendment Bill, 2024
"The Long-Term Insurance Act, 1998 (Act No. 52 of 1998) (“the principal Act”), does not provide for a due diligence exercise to be conducted by a long-term insurer offering a funeral policy product, to [...]
Oscar Pistorius parole is a travesty of justice
Statement by Thandi Nontenja, UDEMWO Secretary General The United Democratic Movement Women's Organisation (UDEMWO) notes with great disappointment that convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius will be a free man today. This is a travesty of [...]
2024 will bring real political realignment
Statement by Bantu Holomisa, UDM President As 2023 draws to a close we look towards a New Year with the certainty that 2024 is going to bring real political realignment, with those who will rise-up [...]
Condolences from the UDM on the Passing of Renowned Broadcaster KCi Mthobeli August
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, UDM Secretary General It is with great and deep sorrow and a heavy heart that the United Democratic Movement (UDM) extends its heartfelt condolences on the passing of KCi Mthobeli August, [...]
Condolences on the Passing of Legendary Musician Mbongeni Ngema
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, UDM Secretary General It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we extend our deepest condolences to the Ngema family, fans, and the South African public on the untimely [...]
Festive Season and New Year’s wishes
Statement by Bantu Holomisa, UDM President The past year has proven that the ruling party has completely lost the plot. The much-vaunted self-correcting nature of the African National Congress has been left in the dust [...]
UDM vindicated as Zuma votes MK
Statement by Bantu Holomisa, UDM President The senior leadership of the United Democratic Movement (UDM) have met to discuss recent political developments and have noted that former President Jacob Zuma held a media briefing over [...]
Reconciliation Day 2023: a people’s pride in a country, but not in their government
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, UDM Secretary General 16 December marks a day in this nation’s history where we celebrate and foster greater unity amongst our people and focus nation building. The United Democratic Movement (UDM) [...]
Amabhokobhoko holiday while other sporting codes are eating crumbs
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, UDM Secretary General The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has taken note of the excitement surrounding President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement that South Africa will celebrate the remarkable victory of the Springboks at [...]
The United Democratic Movement is saddened by the passing of Zahara
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, UDM Secretary General The United Democratic Movement, extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fans of the late Bulelwa Mkutukana, fondly known as 'Zahara.' It is with heavy [...]
Poor service delivery affects human rights in South Africa
As the world celebrates Human Rights Day on 10 December, the United Democratic Movement (UDM) casts its eye on the effects of service delivery, or rather the lack thereof, on the people of South Africa, [...]
“Business Rescue Plan”: ANC-led Government to retrench 6,000 Post Office workers
Statement by Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, UDM Deputy President The United Democratic Movement (UDM) believes that the African National Congress-led (ANC) government’s endorsement of a “business rescue plan” that will leave 6,000 Post Office employees jobless is [...]
Anti-Corruption Day 2023: South Africans must vote out the Real State Capturers
Statement by Bantu Holomisa, UDM President 9 December is Anti-Corruption Day, yet South Africa has been on the slippery slope of corruption since the Sarafina 2 debacle in 1996. But the past fifteen years [...]
Plans of employment and labour minister to draw on the surplus funds in the Unemployment Insurance Fund
Mr CM Ramaphosa President of the Republic of South Africa Private Bag X1000 Pretoria 0001 and Mr TT Nxesi, MP Minister of Employment and Labour Private Bag X9090 Cape Town 8000 and Mr E Godongwana, [...]
Pending retrenchments at Pilanesberg Platinum Mines in Rustenburg should be reconsidered
The United Democratic Movement expresses sadness over the layoffs that Pilanesberg Platinum Mines is putting into place. All staff are expected to leave the company's premises by December 2, 2023 at the latest, according [...]
SHOCKING: 3500 breadwinners are facing retrenchments at ArcelorMittal
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is shocked that, just as Christmas is approaching, 3500 wage earners at ArcelorMittal South Africa's (Amsa) Newcastle, Vereeniging, and Arcelor Rall and Structures are set to lose their jobs as [...]
UDM sends condolences to the families of the 11 mine workers that died at Impala Rustenburg’s 11 Shaft
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) expresses its heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families, friends, and colleagues of the eleven mine workers who tragically lost their lives in a horrific tragedy at Impala Rustenburg 11 Shaft [...]
Damning report on judicial corruption in South Africa purportedly drafted by resigned Director-General for State Security
Mr Jerome Joseph Maake, MP Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence Parliament of the Republic of South Africa PO Box 15 Cape Town 0008 Dear Mr Maake Damning report on judicial corruption in South Africa purportedly [...]
UDEMWO observes the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The United Democratic Movement Women's Organisation (UDEMWO) remains steadfastly opposed to violence against women as we commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and today we kick off 16 Days of [...]
SA Reserve Bank should be mandated to do more
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) notes the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) decision to keep interest rates unchanged. We however believe that the SARB should be mandated to do more to act in the [...]
Road Accident Fund Amendment Draft Bill 2023 – request for information and extension of the period for comment by the UDM
Advocate James Mlawua Director-General Department of Transport Private Bag X193 Pretoria 0001 Dear Advocate Mlawua Road Accident Fund Amendment Draft Bill 2023 – request for information and extension of the period for comment by [...]
The ANC has no regard of our Constitution, office of the Chief Justice, and our citizens
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is calling all courageous South Africans who care about the future generations of this country to present the African National Congress (ANC) with the full picture in the upcoming [...]
UDM celebrates and congratulates our leadership at Mhlontlo for showing big growth in the recent by-elections
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is happy and proud of our leadership in the Eastern Cape's Mhlontlo for their recent, Wednesday by-elections, which showed significant progress. In six of the seven voting districts, the UDM [...]
Gauteng’s so-called Premier Panyaza Lesufi pees on his moral high ground for “taverns of the future”
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is disgusted by the hypocrisy and double standards demonstrated by Gauteng’s Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, after he announced that Gauteng has received a comprehensive briefing to launch “Taverns of the [...]
Open letter: My fellow South Africans, our beloved nation is at a CROSSROADS
Note to editors: Herewith the soundbite by UDM SG, Yongama Zigebe, who issued the open letter My fellow South Africans, I write to you with a sense of urgency and optimism for a better future. [...]