Matric results 2024: too many learners from disadvantaged backgrounds are being left behind
Statement by Thandi Nontenja, Chief Whip of the UDM in the National Assembly The United Democratic Movement (UDM) extends its [...]
New Year’s Message from UDM President
Statement by Deputy Minister Bantu Holomisa, MP and President of the United Democratic Movement The past year has brought positive [...]
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Statement by Zandile Phiri, Acting Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement As we approach the festive season, the United [...]
R36 billion needed for prisons? UDM calls for a long-term, balanced approach to serve all South Africans
Statement by Zandile Phiri, Acting Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has noted with [...]
Tragic road collisions and festive Season road safety
Statement by Zandile Phiri, Acting Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is deeply saddened [...]
UDM condemns non-payment of municipal rates by Buffalo City mayor and her office manager
Statement by Anele Skoti, United Democratic Movement Councillor and Whip in Buffalo City Metropolitan Council The United Democratic Movement (UDM) [...]
16 Days of Activism – Speech by the Chairperson of the Committee for Gender, Youth, and People with Disabilities
Speech by the Chairperson of the Section 79 Committee for Gender, Youth, and People with Disabilities, City of Johannesburg, [...]
UDM calls for urgent action to address dire conditions in Zamani Transit Camp
Statement by Vuyani Mngonyama, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Secretary of the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is deeply disturbed [...]
UDM Councillor Yongama Zigebe elected as Chairperson of Gender, Youth and People with Disabilities Committee in the City of Johannesburg
Statement by Andile Jabavu, Gauteng Provincial Secretary of the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is proud to [...]
Unfair municipal fees hurting the elderly and the unemployed in Nelson Mandela Bay
Statement by Bulelani Bobotyane, Eastern Cape Provincial Secretary of the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) in the [...]
UDM deeply concerned about lack of water in Johannesburg communities
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, Councillor in the City of Johannesburg for the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) [...]
UDM welcomes Pretoria High Court decision on illegal miners
Statement by Zandile Phiri, Acting Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) fully supports the [...]
Randburg Municipal Clinic in dire straights
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, Councillor in the City of Johannesburg for the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) [...]
UDM welcomes the appointment of UDM President Bantu Holomisa to the NCACC
Statement by Zandile Phiri, Acting Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) welcomes the recent [...]
The UDM joined the 35th annual Joburg Pride to celebrate inclusivity, equality, and freedom
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, Councillor in the City of Johannesburg for the United Democratic Movement This past weekend the United [...]
A 100 Days in office – a report by Deputy Minister Bantu Holomisa
100 Days in Office: narrative report by Deputy Minister Maj. Gen. (Ret.) BH Holomisa, MP FIRST 100 DAYS IN [...]
Government of National Unity international relations and South Africa’s independence from undue international influence irrespective from whence it comes
Mr Ronald Lamola, MP Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Private Bag X152 Pretoria 0001 Dear Minister Lamola Government of [...]
Bullying in our schools must stop
Statement by Zandile Phiri, Acting Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is deeply [...]
Extortion crisis in South Africa
Statement by Zandile Phiri, Acting Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is concerned about [...]
Prevalence of murders committed for insurance fraud
Statement by Zandile Phiri, Acting Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has noted [...]
Addressing the challenges of the spaza shop sector
Opinion by Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, UDM Deputy President and Leader in Parliament The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is firmly of [...]
Justice system once again fails South Africans as convicted murderer on parole reoffends
Media Statement by Thandi Nontenja, MP and UDEMWO Secretary General The United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation has repeatedly expressed concern [...]
Urgent need to address unsafe food sales to South African communities
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, Councillor in the City of Johannesburg for the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement [...]
Condolences on the passing of Pastor Ray McCauley
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, Councillor in the City of Johannesburg for the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) [...]
Condemnation of Qumbu mass shooting: immediate SAPS action required
Statement by Bulelani Bobotyane, Provincial Secretary of the United Democratic Movement in the Eastern Cape The United Democratic Movement (UDM) [...]
Gun crime in South Africa: addressing the tragedy in Lusikisiki and the broader crisis
Statement by Zandile Phiri, Acting Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement Gun crime in South Africa has reached [...]
UDM celebrates 27 years of existence
Statement by Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, UDM Deputy President and Leader in Parliament On 27 September 1997, a significant moment in South [...]
Emfuleni Local Municipality: a situation that has gone from bad to worse and now its citizens may have to pay the price as service delivery is likely to be affected
Mr Velenkosini Fiki Hlabisa, MP Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Private Bag X802 Pretoria 0001 Dear Minister Hlabisa [...]
Opinion: Joburg: Eskom’s electricity tariff hikes are crushing the poor amid unreliable power supply
Opinion Article by Yongama Zigebe, UDM Councillor in the City of Johannesburg South Africa’s ongoing electricity crisis, characterised by skyrocketing [...]
Teachers’ sexual abuse of learners remains a problem in our schools
Statement by Zandile Phiri, Acting Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement In October 2023, the Department of Basic Education [...]
Speaking notes for Deputy Minister Bantu Holomisa at the SAAPAM 23rd Annual Conference: Government of Unity: Pros and Cons
Speaking notes for Deputy Minister Bantu Holomisa, MP and President of the United Democratic Movement at the SAAPAM 23rd Annual [...]
Heritage Day 2024: we must continue the work of the heroines of yesteryear
Statement by Zandile Phiri, Acting Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) wishes all South [...]
Appointment of UDM Acting Secretary General: Ms Zandile Phiri
Statement by Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, UDM Deputy President and Leader in Parliament The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has appointed Ms [...]
Opinion: Precarious state of health care in South Africa is worrying
Opinion by Zandile Phiri, Acting Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is deeply [...]
Looming 46% electricity price hike is bad for consumers; a public-private partnership is the answer to Eskom’s woes
Statement by Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, UDM Deputy President and Leader in Parliament The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has taken note [...]
Debate By Cllr Yongama Zigebe on the Partnership Between the City of Johannesburg Human Settlements Department and Urban Development Property Company (Pty) Limited for the Development of Central Park for Social and Integrated Housing Development
Debate By Cllr Yongama Zigebe on the Partnership Between the City of Johannesburg Human Settlements Department and Urban Development [...]
UDM Expresses Grave Concern Over Hijacking of Government Buildings and the Continued Displacement of Fire Survivors
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, Councillor in the City of Johannesburg for the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) [...]
Debate by Cllr Yongama Zigebe on the Alexandra Land Agreement 2016
Debate by Cllr Yongama Zigebe on the Alexandra Land Agreement 2016, at the 25th Ordinary Council Meeting of the [...]
Condolence Speech at the Memorial Service of Councillor Moshe Mphahlele
Speech by Yongama Zigebe, Councillor in the City of Johannesburg for the United Democratic Movement Madam Speaker, Cllr N [...]
UDM welcomes arrest of Johannesburg cable thieves
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, Councillor in the City of Johannesburg for the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) [...]
UDM cautiously welcomes President Ramaphosa’s signing of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill into law
Statement by Zandile Phiri, Acting Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) acknowledges the signing [...]
Condolences with the passing away of Pravin Gordhan
Statement by Zandile Phiri, Acting Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement On behalf of the United Democratic Movement and [...]
Mayor Morero’s recruitment of foreign nationals into JMPD is way off the mark
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, Councillor in the City of Johannesburg for the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM), [...]
United Democratic Movement Welcomes Premier Lesufi’s State of the Province Address
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, Councillor in the City of Johannesburg for the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement [...]
Moshe Mphahlele’s death harks of a tragic past
Media Statement Article by Thandi Nontenja, UDEMWO Secretary General The United Democratic Movement Women's Organisation (UDEMWO) strongly condemns the [...]
UDM Congratulates the Revelation Spiritual Home on their New Year Crossover Night Celebration and Annual Pilgrimage
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, Councillor in the City of Johannesburg for the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) [...]
Load Reduction in Johannesburg – A Critical Economic and Social Issue
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, Councillor in the City of Johannesburg for the United Democratic Movement The residents of the City [...]
Condemning gender-based violence as young South African women
Statement by Zandile Phiri, Acting Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement As we approach Women’s Month, it is [...]
Nelson Mandela Day 2024: Dare we be hopeful for the future of South Africa under a GNU?
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement Nelson Mandela International Day, 18 July 2024, is a [...]
Speech In The National Assembly On Budget Vote 19: Social Development
Speech in the National Assembly on Budget Vote 19: Social Development by Ms Thandi Nontenja, MP and UDM Chief [...]
Continued fight against pit latrines in schools: recent budget votes welcomed
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) Secretary General and Nguvu [...]
Speech in the National Assembly on Budget Vote 23 & 26: Defence and Military Veterans
Speech in the National Assembly on Budget Vote 23 & 26: Defence and Military Veterans by Ms Thandi Nontenja, [...]
Speech in the National Assembly by Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Mr Bantu Holomisa, MP during the Budget vote 23 and 26 Defence and Military Veterans
Speech in the National Assembly by Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Mr Bantu Holomisa, MP during the Budget [...]
UDM condolences with scholar transport accident in Carletonville
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement It is with profound sadness that the United Democratic [...]
Speech in the National Assembly on Budget Vote 20: Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Speech in the National Assembly on Budget Vote 20: Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities by Ms Thandi Nontenja, [...]
UDM’s SG Yongama Zigebe is sworn in as Jo’burg City Councillor
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement Today at twelve noon, the United Democratic Movement [...]
UDM welcomes announcement of new cabinet and congratulates President Holomisa on appointment as Deputy Minister of Defence
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) welcomes the announcement [...]
National Dialogue should be all inclusive
Statement by Bantu Holomisa, President of the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has noted that the Thabo [...]
Confirmation of kidnapping and rescue of UDM Deputy President
Statement by Bantu Holomisa, President of the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) would like to confirm that [...]
An Open Letter to the 7th Parliament and Administration: A Call to eradication of Pit Latrines in our Rural Schools
c/o Mr Xolile George Secretary to Parliament Parliament of the Republic of South Africa PO Box 15 Cape Town [...]
UDEMWO on Family Day 2024; the South African family nucleus is under threat
Media Statement Article by Thandi Nontenja, UDEMWO Secretary General As we reflect on International Day of Families, on 15 [...]
ICASA’s ability to handle the issues of network quality monitoring, traffic and tariff tracking and mobile device standards compliance, as well as failed completion of Bid ICASA 27-2022
Mr Mondli Gungubele Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Private Bag X921 Cape Town 8000 and Mr Enoch Godongwana Minister [...]
Government is not doing right by SA postal workers as retrenchments appear inevitable
Statement by Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, UDM Deputy President and Chief Whip The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has noted, with concern, the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]