Message for 2023
With 2022 firmly in the rear-view mirror, let us begin 2023 with the commitment to make our democracy and [...]
Phala Phala farm scandal: the President’s reaction to the report
The UDM is disappointed but not surprised by the open Stalingrad tactics adopted by the President in his Constitutional Court [...]
President Ramaphosa should just pack his bags
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has noted the content of the report of the Section 89 Independent Panel released tonight [...]
Crime out of Control in South Africa
Mr Bongani MsomiUDM Secretary General The United Democratic Movement is extremely appalled at the rate of killings taking [...]
Request for intervention in the case of Dr Nomteto Belinda Ogundipe being used as BEE front by JSE listed company: Afrocentric
Mr Ebrahim Patel Minister of Trade and Industry Private Bag X9047 Cape Town 8000 Dr Leila Fourie Group Chief [...]
Harith suffers blow in court
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) recently sought leave to amend its plea at the Gauteng High Court and asked to [...]
Eastern Cape Province Mining Indaba: Overview of the Eastern Cape Province Landscape
Speaking notes for Mr BH Holomisa, MP and UDM President at the Eastern Cape Province Mining Indaba Overview of the [...]
Preliminary inquiry by the Section 89 Independent Panel: submission in terms of the invitation for members of the National Assembly
Section 89 Independent Panel National Assembly of the Republic of South Africa PO Box 15 Cape Town 8000 Dear [...]
South Africa: The failed State
Mr Bongani MsomiUDM Secretary General The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is continually disturbed by the activities of the [...]
Electoral Amendment Bill (B1-2022)
Contribution in the National Assembly by Bantu Holomisa, MP and UDM President Subject for discussion: Electoral Amendment Bill (B1-2022) [...]
Request to intervene in the matter of complaints against the Director General of the Department of Military Veterans
Ms T Modise Minister of Defence PO Box 47 Cape Town 8000 and Mr TSP Makwetla Deputy Minister of Defence [...]
Reckless statement by Eskom’s Andre De Ruyter
Mr Bongani MsomiUDM Secretary General The United Democratic Movement (UDM) notes the reckless statement said by the CEO [...]
Concerning crime rise in Gqeberha
Ms Thandi Nontenja The United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation (UDEMWO) is extremely concerned at the rate which [...]
SAA Sale to Equity Partner Takatso is nothing less than a fraudulent transaction by a minister to support his former colleagues at treasury and PIC, and throw a javelin for himself
Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) which are mostly government agencies, usually do not fund privately owned airline businesses and at [...]
Request for intervention: Ingquza Hill Local Municipality’s failure to address outstanding issues of dispute resolution and temporary housing as per court order
Dr NC Dlamini Zuma Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Private Bag X802 Pretoria 0001 and Ms M Kubayi [...]
Deadly tavern shootings in South Africa
Mr Bongani MsomiUDM Secretary General The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is extremely concerned about this new trend that [...]
UDEMWO calls for closure of eNyobeni tavern in East London
Ms Thandi Nontenja The United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation is extremely distraught by the current breaking news [...]
Zondo Commission’s final instalment hits the right spots
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has noted the release of parts five and six of the Zondo Commission’s report and [...]
Operation Prosper 12 July to 12 September 2021: serious problems with the call up of Umzimvubu Regiment and alleged non-payment of reservists
Ms Thandi Modise Minister of Defence PO Box 47 Cape Town 8000 General Rudzani Maphwanya Chief of the South [...]
Glencore: US indictment
Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane Public Protector South Africa Private Bag X677 Pretoria 0001 Dear Advocate Mkhwebane Glencore: US indictment 1. [...]
Outcome of meeting between opposition and the Speaker
Media Statement on behalf of the leaders of the opposition in Parliament by Mr Bantu Holomisa, MP and President of [...]
Meeting with the Speaker regarding the Zondo and Mpati Commissions
Speaking notes for Bantu Holomisa, MP and UDM President for a meeting with the Speaker regarding the Zondo and [...]
Vote 23: Defence
Contribution in the National Assembly Virtual Mini-Plenary by Bantu Holomisa, MP and UDM President Check against delivery Honourable Speaker Honourable Minister [...]
Vote 32: Forestry, Fisheries and Environment
Contribution in the National Assembly Virtual Mini-Plenary by Bantu Holomisa, MP and UDM President Check against delivery Honourable Speaker [...]
67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day: #RainbowNationBlanketOfHope
Speaking notes for Bantu Holomisa, MP and UDM President at the 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day at Steyn [...]
Climate change: the plastic bag debate
The recent, devastating floods in KwaZulu-Natal have been ascribed to climate change, a problem which South Africans have to [...]
What Freedom?
Ms Thandi Nontenja The United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation is extremely shocked by the Cutting Edge segment [...]
Complaints of the AmaQwathi community of Engcobo in the Eastern Cape
Mr M Gungubele Minister in the Presidency Private Bag X1000, Cape Town 8000 Dear Honourable Minister Gungubele Complaints of the [...]
Illegal immigration is forcing South Africans hands
Mr CM Ramaphosa President of the Republic of South Africa Private Bag X1000 Pretoria 0001 Dear Mr President Illegal immigration [...]
Mtentu Bridge project: community complaints
Mr Simon Peterson Regional Manager: Southern Region South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited PO Box 415 Pretoria 0001 Dear [...]
Debate on motion of no confidence in the in cabinet
Check against delivery Honourable Members There is no doubt that we have the worst speaker in the history of the [...]
ARMSCOR lease agreement
Ms Patricia de Lille Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Parliament of the Republic of South Africa Private Bag X9155 [...]