Vision
We are the political home of all South Africans, united in the spirit of South Africanism by our common passion for our Country, mobilising the creative power inherent in our rich diversity, towards our transformation into a Winning Nation.
Mission
We will unite South Africans from all communities in a new political home, built on the foundation of the principles and ideals of our National Constitution. To this end we will address poverty and imbalances in our society, inspired by our unifying love of our Country and its people. We will set free the creative power inherent in our diversity and will co-operate with all stake-holders to ensure a quality life and individual freedom for every citizen, based on good governance and civil order, towards being a Winning Nation.
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Letter by President Bantu Holomisa to IEC Chairperson Glen Mashinini
Mr Glen V Mashinini Chairperson of the Electoral Commission Dear Mr Mashinini REQUEST FOR AN URGENT MEETING OF THE LEADERS OF ALL POLITICAL PARTIES REPRESENTED IN PARLIAMENT The above matter has reference. It has come [...]
TOWARDS A NATIONAL CONVENTION: A UDM PROPOSAL
MEMO TO : LEADERS OF COPE, EFF AND UF FROM : UDM LEADER SUBJECT : TOWARDS A NATIONAL CONVENTION: A PROPOSAL BACKGROUND Reference is made to our meeting held on Sunday the 7th of August [...]
A COLLECTIVE VIEW ARISING OUT OF A MEETING HELD ON SUNDAY 7 AUGUST 2016, BETWEEN UDM, EFF, COPE AND UF: A GUIDE TO ENGAGE WITH THE ANC AND THE DA
INTRODUCTION The 2016 Municipal Election was a watershed for our country with the advent of a possible cooperation of political parties. Emphatically, the electorate have spoken loudly against one party arrogant dominance, corruption, nepotism, the [...]
UDM reacts to Zuma – ANC’s CountdowntoVictory
Statement issued by UDM President Bantu Holomisa, MP Mr Jacob Zuma should rather look at his organization which is currently contradicting the positive gains of our history under his leadership. Who has ever thought that [...]
UDEMWO condemns reckless drivers on the roads
Statement by Thandi Nontenja - UDEMWO Secretary General The United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation (UDEMWO) would like to convey a message of condolences to the families and friends of the Eastern Cape nurses who were [...]
Letter by UDM President Bantu Holomisa to Minister Nomvula Mokonyane
Ms NP Mokonyane Minister of Water and Sanitation Private Bag X313 Pretoria 0001 Dear Minister Mokonyane MANDILENI COMMUNITIES IN THE EASTERN CAPE SUFFER BECAUSE OF LACK OF WATER SUPPLY – WE SEEK YOUR [...]
CONDOLENCE WITH THE PASSING AWAY OF DUMISANI (MAZOLA) MAFU
Statement issued by Bantu Holomisa - UDM President Receiving news of the untimely departure of Dumisani Mazola Mafu is with immense distress and profound sadness. His passing away robs us of one of the greatest [...]
Unfullfilled promise for provision of electricity at Mqhele A/A , Xhora, Mbhashe Municipality- EC
Open letter by UDM President Bantu Holomisa Ms T Joemat-Pettersson Minister of Energy 120 Plein Street Floor 7th Room 739 Cape Town 8000 Mr F Xasa Member of the Executive Council (MEC) Cooperative Governance [...]
UDM condemns violent protests in Tshwane
Statement issued by Khumbuza Bavu- Tshwane Regional Convenor As the United Democratic Movement (UDM) we are much concerned by the direction this country is taking under the leadership of the ruling party, ANC. Currently, Tshwane [...]
Additional information on the requested investigation into allegations of abuse of office by CETA CEO
The Public Protector Hillcrest Office Park 175 Lunnon Street Pretoria 0001 Dear Advocate Madonsela ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REQUESTED INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER CONDUCT/MALADMINISTRATION AND ABUSE OF OFFICE BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER [...]
UDM President Bantu Holomisa’s remarks to the Cape Town Press Club
Speech by President Bantu Holomisa, MP Greetings: Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen Thank you very much for sharing this platform with me today. The electioneering season has begun and all of us are on the streets, [...]
Speaker of the National Assembly condones abuse of public monies
Statement by Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, MP in the National Assembly The closing remarks by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms. Baleka Mbete during the debate on the Parliamentary budget are shocking and preposterous. Her condonation [...]
UDESMO mourns for Wits students
Statement issued by Akhona Bavu, UDESMO Chairperson The United Democratic Student Movement (UDESMO) would like to convey a message of condolences to the families and friends of the University students that were involved in [...]
DEBATE ON VOTE 24 – AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES
Address by Mr ML Filtane, MP in Parliament Honourable Speaker and members The United Democratic Movement (UDM), supports the budget vote with the following comments. Although the Department manages 64 000 hectors of [...]
DEBATE ON VOTE 11 – Public Works
ADDRESS BY Mr ML Filtane MP in Parliament Honourable Speaker and members The United Democratic Movement (UDM), support the budget vote with the following important comments. The most common problems with this programme are: · [...]
UDM President Bantu Holomisa speech – GAUTENG MANIFESTO 2016
Speech by UDM President Bantu Holomisa Chairperson, NEC Members of the UDM Members and Supporters of the United Democratic Movement Gauteng Citizens WELCOME Welcome one and all, and thank you for making the effort [...]
Message from UDM President, Mr Bantu Holomisa, MP at the launch UDM Gauteng Manifesto for 2016 Municipal Elections
Chairperson, NEC Members of the UDM Members and Supporters of the United Democratic Movement Gauteng Citizens WELCOME Welcome one and all, and thank you for making the effort to come and listen to the [...]
UDM reacts to Arms Deal Commission Report
Statement issued by UDM President Bantu Holomisa The long awaited report on the allegations of mass corruption in the 1999 arms deal has not surprised anyone. It only adds to the shelves of South Africa, [...]
Condolences to ANC and Ekurhuleni community
ANC Secretary General 54 Pixley Seme & Hellen Joseph Street Johhanesburg 2001 Dear Mr Mantashe CONDOLONCES TO THE ANC AND EKURHULENI COMMUNITY The United Democratic Movement (UDM) would like to convey a message [...]
NOTICE OF A MEETING WITH PRESIDING OFFICERS
Ms Baleka Mbete Speaker to the National Assembly Republic of South Africa Private Bag X15 Cape Town 8000 Dear Honourable Speaker NOTICE OF A MEETING WITH PRESIDING OFFICERS – 13 APRIL 2016. The [...]
REQUEST FOR A DISCIPLINARY ENQUIRY AGAINST PRESIDENT ZUMA.
Ms Baleka Mbete Speaker to the National Assembly Republic of South Africa Private Bag X15 Cape Town 8000 Dear Honourable Speaker REQUEST FOR A DISCIPLINARY ENQUIRY AGAINST PRESIDENT ZUMA. The above matter has [...]
OUR FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY ON THE VERGE OF COLLAPSE– What is to be done?
Statement by Mr. BH Holomisa, UDM President Yesterday, the 5th of April 2016, the ANC members of the National Assembly have once again violated their oath of office and acted in contempt of the [...]
Debate on the Removal of President in terms of section 89(1)(a) of the Constitution
ADDRESS BY Mr BH Holomisa MP in the National Assembly Fellow South Africans The fact is, the Constitutional Court has found Mr Zuma and the National Assembly to have failed to uphold, defend [...]
Letter by Bantu Holomisa to Thuli Mandonsela
The Public Protector Hillcrest Office Park 175 Lunnon Street Pretoria 0001 Dear Advocate Madonsela REQUEST FOR AN ADDENDUM TO THE COSTS OF NKANDLA. New details have emerged of how state funds were used to [...]
UDM reacts to Concourt ruling on Nkandla
Statement issued by UDM President Bantu Holomisa, MP The damning Constitutional Court judgment against President Zuma and the ANC dominated National Assembly are a vindication of a position that the United Democratic Movement (UDM) has [...]
UDM appeals for behaviour on the roads
Statement issued by Bongani Msomi, UDM Secretary General As we are all going to the Easter holiday, we know that there are drivers who will put the lives of the innocent commuters at risk. Most [...]
UDM reacts on President Zuma’s answers to question on Gupta’s Role in the appointment of Ministers
Media Statement by UDM President Bantu Holomisa, MP This afternoon the President had an opportunity to take the country into his confidence and either confirm or deny the revelations made by the Deputy Minister of [...]
UDM reacts on Gupta’s offering Deputy Minister Jonas a position of Finance Minister
Media statement by UDM President Bantu Holomisa MP United Democratic Movement (UDM) welcomes the shocking confirmations made the Deputy Minister of Finance Mr. Mcebisi Jonas this afternoon. His bold decision demonstrate his commitment to his [...]
UDEMWO calls for swift intervention by government on WC women killings
Media Statement by Thandi Nontenja, UDEMWO Secretary General The United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation (UDEMWO) is saddened and concerned by the growing numbers of women and children who have fallen victims of rape and murder [...]
UDEMWO calls for action to arrest Mafevuka’s killers
Statement issued by Thandi Nontenja, UDEMWO Secretary General As the United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation (UDEMWO), we welcome the arrest of the suspects in the murder case of the 16 year old teenage girl, Franziska [...]
Racial Tension and conflict at South African Universities
Address by Mr UDM Chief Whip Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, MP in the National Assembly Madame Speaker and Honourable Members, The racial strife the #AfrikaansMustFall campaign has caused and other critical issues raised by the #FeesMustFall Movement [...]
ISILIMELA ROAD IN PORT ST JOHNS AND THE MTHATHA HIGH COURT
Statement by Mr Mncedisi Filtane (MP) in the National Assembly Responding to the much published potential loss of the public monies, the United Democratic Movement (UDM) member of the National Assembly Portfolio Committee on Public [...]
OPEN LETTER BY UDM PRESIDENT BANTU HOLOMISA
Honourable Minister F Muthambi Department of Communication Room 155 120 Plein Street Cape Town 8000 The Chairperson SABC Board The Provincial Manager SABC Umhlobo Wenene Copied to: Secretary South African Council of Churches Party Political [...]
Motion of No Confidence in the President
Address by Mr BH Holomisa MP in Parliament Hon Speaker and Hon Members The South African electoral system does not enable the electorate to directly elect a President of the country. Contrary, South Africans vote [...]
The impact of SA’s drought on the agricultural economy
Address by Mr ML Filtane, MP in Parliament Honourable Speaker and members Although agricultural sector’s relative contribution to the gross domestic product of the country is small and still declining, it nevertheless plays an important [...]
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT OF PC ON PUBLIC WORKS ON EXPROPRIATION BILL
Address by Mr ML Filtane MP in Parliament Honourable Speaker and members Chapter 2, section 9 and subsection 3 of the Constitution provides, “The state may not unfairly discriminate directly or indirectly against anyone on [...]
UDM CONDEMNS SERVICE DISRUPTIONS BY ANC IN NGQUZA
Statement issued by Bongani Msomi, UDM Secretary General The United Democratic Movement (UDM) condemns the disruption of public services due to internal strife amongst the African National Congress members in the Ngquza Hill municipality. [...]
Letter to Speaker re Guptas
Reference articles... Ms Baleka Mbete Speaker to the National Assembly Republic of South Africa Private Bag X15 Cape Town 8000 Dear Honourable Speaker REFERENCE ARTICLES: • Mining Minister’s Gupta Trip • Name: Van Rooyen’s two [...]
SONA Debate contrubution by Lennox Gaehler
ADDRESS BY LB Gaehler EC NCOP MP in the National Parliament Joint Sitting Hon Speaker, President and Honourable Members The drought that has visited our land has affected big, small, formal and informal farming sector, [...]
Debate on SONA contribution by Bantu Holomisa
ADDRESS BY Mr BH Holomisa MP IN PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA Hon Speaker, Hon President and Members The South African economic situation demands that we adopt an approach that is all [...]
UDM SONA Expectations
Statement issued by UDM President Bantu Holomisa The United Democratic Movement expects the President to outline: How is the government going to bring concrete and realistic solutions to our economic woes: Instead of the consumptive [...]
Zuma must go
Statement issued by UDM President Bantu Holomisa Zuma has no respect for the people of this country. He has embarrassed his own colleagues in the ruling party, in the process compromised the morale fibre of [...]
UDM calls for Commission Of Inquiry on ARV crisis, Free State
Statement issued by Bongani Msomi. UDM Secretary General As the United Democratic Movement (UDM), we are stunned by the dire situation of ARV treatment shortage for HIV positive patients in the Free State province. The [...]
KSD READY FOR 2016 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
Statement issued by UDM KSD Electoral Task Team The UDM in the KSD is ready for the 2016 Local Government Elections. Guided by our national manifesto, which was adopted and launched in our 5th National [...]
UDEMWO has no confidence in police
As the United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation (UDEMWO), we are shocked and saddened to hear that no arrests have been made on the recent rape attacks against two female students at the University of Cape [...]
UDM welcomes the appointment of new Police Commissioners
Statement issued by Bongani Msomi, UDM Secretary General The United Democratic Movement (UDM) welcomes the appointment of the two Commissioners, Lieutenant General Baile Brenda Motswenyane who will be at the helm of the North West [...]
Public Protector must investigate Public Investment Corporation (PIC)
The Public Protector Hillcrest Office Park 175 Lunnon Street Pretoria 0001 Dear Advocate Madonsela REQUEST FOR AN URGENT INVESTIGATION: Public Investment Corporation (PIC). I take this opportunity to welcome and wish you and your office, [...]
UDM calls for National Pension Fund Forum
Statement issued by UDM President – MP, Bantu Holomisa The furore on the Tax Laws Amendment Act and Tax Administration requires an action by all contributors. This is more urgent given that the Public Investment [...]
ANC must refrain from violence
Statement issued by UDM Secretary General, Bongani Msomi As the United Democratic Movement, we are disappointed by the ANC member, Bongani Mkongi, who holds a high position in the ruling party who took to social [...]
Newly elected UDM national office bearers
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is pleased to announce the new leadership that will be at the helm of the Party for the next five years. The new leadership is as follows: President: Bantu Holomisa Deputy [...]
UDM 5th National Congress resolutions
Having met on its 5th Congress, the United Democratic Movement strives to create a South African government that responds to the socio-economic challenges confronting the nation. The UDM fifth Congress laid another brick towards building [...]
UDM Manifesto 2016 Municipal Elections
Message of the UDM President of the UDM, Mr Bantu Holomisa, MP Dear Voter This is our opportunity to demonstrate on a local level that there are solutions to the challenges that face us. United [...]
Address by Bantu Holomisa, MP delivered at UDM 5th National Congress In Bloemfontein
Honoured guests, members, viewers at home, ladies and gentlemen, I am honoured to stand in front of you today, on behalf of the National Leadership, to report to back to you on our performance over [...]
UDM National Congress – Discussion document – State of the Nation
In preparation of the 5th UDM National Congress from 11 to 13 December 2015, the UDM issues the following discussion document on the State of the Nation. "A lot has been done since then to [...]
UDEMWO pleased by SCA verdict
The United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation (UDEMWO) is delighted by the new ruling of the Supreme Court of Appeal that has found Oscar Pistorius guilty of murder of Reeva Steenkamp. As UDEMWO, we welcome this [...]
State of the Organisation – towards the UDM 5th National Congress
In preparation of the National Congress of the United Democratic Movement, this discussion document was developed to allow members to assess the state of the organisation from their point of view and engage in discussion [...]
President Zuma to look into issues raised by General Holomisa
Issued by the Office of the Presidency President Jacob Zuma has assigned the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) to look into the issues raised by United Democratic Movement leader and Member of Parliament, [...]
UDEMWO is devastated by the recent horrific attack against a 14 year old girl in Grabouw
Statement issued by Thandi Nontenja: UDEMWO Secretary General As the United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation (UDEMWO) we are devastated by the recent attack on the 14 year old girl in Grabouw, Western Cape. We [...]
Letter to President Jacob Zuma by UDM President Bantu Holomisa – SORRY STATE OF MORETELE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY IN URGENT NEED OF GOVERNMENT’S ATTENTION
Mr JG Zuma President of the Republic of South Africa Tuynhuys Private Bag X 1000 Cape Town 8000 Dear Honourable President, RE: SORRY STATE OF MORETELE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY IN URGENT NEED OF GOVERNMENT’S ATTENTION The [...]
Department of Correctional Service is letting down the nation
Statement issued by Bongani Msomi - UDM Secretary General The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is concerned about the growing number of prisoners escaping in correctional facilities throughout the country, which sometimes becomes a clear indication [...]
UDM PRESIDENT BANTU HOLOMISA REQUESTS AN INVESTIGATION BY PUBLIC PROTECTOR THULI MADONSELA : DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT – EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
The Public Protector Hillcrest Office Park 175 Lunnon Street Pretoria 0001 Dear Advocate Madonsela REQUEST FOR AN INVESTIGATION: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT – EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE - SCHOLAR TRANSPORT. I take this opportunity to [...]
Letter by President Bantu Holomisa, MP to President Jacob Zuma – UDM proposes a way forward for Marikana Massacre
Mr J G Zuma President of the Republic of South Africa Tuynhys Private Bag x 1000 Cape Town 8000 Dear Honourable President, RE: UDM propose a way forward for Marikana Massacre August 16, 2015 [...]
UDEMWO IS PLEASED BY THE COURT’S DECISION TO DENY BAIL AGAINST CHRISTOPHER PANAYIOTOU
Statement issued by Thandi Nontenja: UDEMWO Secretary General The United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation (UDEMWO) is pleased with the way National Prosecuting Authority has so far handled the Christopher Panayiotou and his co-accused case of [...]
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION: MEMBER’S STATEMENT
ADDRESS BY Ms CN Majeke, MP in the National Assembly Hon Speaker and members As we begin the 39 Anniversary of the Youth month, it is important that we focus on the critical challenges [...]
SUBJECT FOR DEBATE: Vote 23: Police
ADDRESS BY Mr LB Gaehler MP - EC in the National NCOP Hon Chairperson, Ministers and Members The United Democratic Movement supports budget vote number 23 on POLICE. The incident at the Alexandra police [...]
REQUEST FOR INTERVENTION: RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR CHALLENGES IN THE EASTERN CAPE
TO: Honourable Ebrahim Patel, Minister of Economic Development CC: Honourable Elsie Mmathulare Coleman, Chair PC on Economic Development FROM: Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, MP Dear Honourable Minister Patel, RE: REQUEST FOR INTERVENTION: RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR CHALLENGES IN [...]
Debate: Budget Vote 2 Parliament
Address by Mr Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, MP in the National Assembly UDM Chief Whip Madame Speaker and Honourable Members, A race to the bottom is currently underway in our Parliament. Today in this House, we engage [...]
Message from the President of the United Democratic Movement on the 41st Anniversary of Inkatha Freedom Party
Address by UDM President, Mr BH Holomisa- MP Master of ceremonies, President of the IFP, Mr Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the leadership of the party, members and supporters Indeed, none amongst South Africans, people of the continent [...]
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION: Debate on vote 01: Presidency
ADDRESS BY Mr BH Holomisa MP Hon Speaker and Members The United Democratic Movement supports this budget vote. Mr President, during the State of the Nation Address you declared the year 2015 as the “… [...]
UDM SYMPATHISE WITH THE MARIKANA MASSACRE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Statement issued by UDM Secretary General, Bongani Msomi The decision to take President Jacob Zuma to court by the family members, injured workers of the Marikana massacre and AMCU is the best action to force [...]
ETOLL IS JUST MONEY LAUNDERING SCHEME FOR GREEDY INDIVIDUALS
Statement by UDM President Mr Bantu Holomisa, MP It should be remembered that when Parliament approved guarantees for staging 2010 World Cup, as per Fifa demands. These guarantees were intended among others to improve stadiums, [...]
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION: Debate on vote 19: Defence and Military Veterans
ADDRESS BY Mr BH Holomisa MP Hon Chairperson, Minister and Members The United Democratic Movement support budget vote 19 on Defence and Military Veterans. In appreciation of the work of the Defence Force Service Commission, [...]
SPORT AND POLITICS CANNOT GO TOGETHER
Statement issued by Bongani Msomi - UDM Secretary General On behalf of the United Democratic Movement, I wish to congratulate Dr Danny Jordaan for his appointment as Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Metro, Port Elizabeth. [...]
Link between civil disobedience and poor service delivery
Media Statement by Mr Bongani Msomi, UDM Secretary General Government has blinkers on when it comes to the consequences of poor service delivery, particularly at local government level. Disingenuous representatives of government stand on their [...]
Nelson Mandela Day – address by Mr Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, MP in the National Assembly
Madam Speaker, Deputy President and Honourable Members President Nelson Mandela’s election and inauguration in 1994 marked the end of many years oppression and caused South Africans of all races to fill the streets, all celebrating [...]
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