Child trafficking, kidnapping, murder and rape: South Africa’s children are easy targets for predators
UDEMWO Joslin Smith, Kai-isha Meniers, Linathi Titshala, Lunamandla Sithonga and Ivakele Imvano; our missing children. Whilst little Joslin [...]
Women drowning in debt: Come 29 May, government must do more for South African women
United Democratic Women's Organisation In the 30 years since the dawn of our true democracy, South Africa has [...]
Human Right Day 2024
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, UDM Secretary General The United Democratic Movement (UDM) commemorates Human Rights Day in South Africa, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
UDEMWO is shocked by the 116 children who died of malnutrition in the Eastern Cape in less than a year
The United Democratic Movement Women's Organisation is urging Joe Phaahla, the Minister of Health, to give child nutrition top [...]
Springboks’ Triumph at the 2023 Rugby World Cup: A Glorious Victory, a Glimpse into Sporting Inequity
The Springboks' triumphant victory at the 2023 Rugby World Cup not only brought a sense of elation to fans but [...]
As we honour teachers, some act disgracefully through sexual assault
5 October, World Teachers' Day, is a wonderful opportunity for South Africans to celebrate the important role that teachers play [...]
UDEMWO condolences for the Mandela family on the passing of Zoleka Mandela
The United Democratic Movement Women's Organisation (UDEMWO) expresses its heartfelt condolences to the late Zoleka Mandela's family, friends, and loved [...]
UDEMWO demands justice for Mahlako Rabalao and an end to gender-based violence and femicide
Ms Thandi Nontenja The United Democratic Movement Women's Organisation (UDEMWO) is deeply saddened by the brutal murder of [...]
Student housing: female students live in fear in KSD college
The United Democratic Movement is disgruntled by the prevalence of violent crimes and aggression perpetuated against female students in King [...]
South African Justice System favours Criminals
Ms Thandi Nontenja The United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation (UDEMWO) is utterly disturbed by the decision of the [...]
Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Annual Lecture “Women development and leadership”
Check against delivery. • Walter Sisulu University Chancellor Dr Sheila Sisulu, • Chairperson of Council Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi (Jola) [...]
Justice for Emihle Nyawose
The United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation is distraught by the news of Emihle Nyawose, a 7-year-old girl that was found [...]
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 [...]
South Africa: The failed State
Mr Bongani MsomiUDM Secretary General The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is continually disturbed by the activities of the [...]
Concerning crime rise in Gqeberha
Ms Thandi Nontenja The United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation (UDEMWO) is extremely concerned at the rate which [...]
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 [...]
What Freedom?
Ms Thandi Nontenja The United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation is extremely shocked by the Cutting Edge segment [...]
The sentence doesn’t fit the crime: Nosicelo Mtebeni killer
Ms Thandi Nontenja The United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation (UDEMWO) calls for no parole for Aluta Pasile, Nosicelo [...]
16 Days of Activism: Who must we hold accountable?
Ms Thandi NontenjaSixteen days of Activism is launched today in South Africa, innumerable talk shows, and conferences will be hosted [...]
UDM Manifesto 2021
1. Development of local economies and job creation Since the advent of democracy, the country’s unemployment rate has been [...]
Holomisa’s key note address at 2021 manifesto launch
Check against delivery • UDM Deputy President, Mr Nqabayomzi Kwankwa • Provincial UDM Leaders of our host province, the [...]
Debate on National Women’s Day
Contribution in the National Assembly by Mr Bantu Holomisa, MP and UDM President Subject for discussion: Debate on National Women’s [...]
Nqabayomzi Kwankwa on gender-based violence and gender equality
Contribution by Mr Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, MP and UDM Deputy President at the 3rd Annual Central University of Technology Transformation Summit [...]
5 May Mthatha march: memorandum of demands of the people of the OR Tambo region
To: Director-General of The Presidency and Secretary of Cabinet, Ms Phindile Baleni From: The UDM leadership of the OR [...]
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula must resign!
Ms Thandi Nontenja The United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation (UDEMWO) is totally dismayed at how Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula [...]
Mathole High School bullying incident
The shocking video clip that has been circulating on social media, of a female learner degradingly, physically abusing another, [...]
Open Letter by UDEMWO to Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Mrs Maite Nkoana-Mashabane
Ms Thandi Nontenjal Mrs Maite Nkoana-Mashabane Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Private Bag X931 [...]
Women’s Day Celebrations vs GBV
Ms Thandi Nontenja Once again, yesterday the nation saluted our foremothers of 1956, those courageous women who took [...]
UDEMWO welcomes the President’s intervention on schools
Ms Thandi Nontenja After numerous calls and press statements from various organisations, including the United Democratic Movement [...]
UDM calls for referendum on the death penalty
Mr Bongani MsomiUDM Secretary General Considering the calls from various sectors of our society for the death [...]