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How does the UDM feel about circumcision?

UDM Admin2016-11-09T17:38:10+02:00April 4th, 2014|FAQ|

The UDM believes that traditional circumcision speaks to the essence of being of many of the people our people. Whilst [...]

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Should South Africa stand up for human rights abuses abroad?

UDM Admin2014-03-30T22:24:45+02:00March 30th, 2014|FAQ|

Yes, the UDM believes in respect for, and the promotion of, universal human rights, justice and democracy. South Africa’s peaceful [...]

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How would the UDM solve our energy crisis?

UDM Admin2016-11-09T17:42:32+02:00March 30th, 2014|FAQ|

At the outset, a UDM Government shall ensure a coherent framework for the development of, and investment in the energy [...]

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What is the future of mining in South Africa?

UDM Admin2016-10-26T08:39:41+02:00March 30th, 2014|FAQ|

There has recently been some interest in the subject of the nationalisation of mines which raised tensions to a boiling [...]

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Views on xenophobia?

UDM Admin2016-10-26T08:39:41+02:00March 30th, 2014|FAQ|

Xenophobia is an unhappy truth and we need to build an internal economic capacity in our country to minimise the [...]

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Abortion: is the UDM pro-choice or not?

UDM Admin2014-03-30T22:07:28+02:00March 30th, 2014|FAQ|

The UDM subscribes to the South African constitution which states in Section 12(2)(a) that, "Everyone has the right to bodily [...]

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The role of women in our society – what are the UDM’s views?

UDM Admin2016-10-26T08:39:41+02:00March 30th, 2014|FAQ|

Women are the backbone of our society; they are life-givers, nurturers and educators. They are our foundation and our moral [...]

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Should taxpayers fund the lifestyles of traditional leaders?

UDM Admin2014-03-30T22:03:10+02:00March 30th, 2014|FAQ|

The concept of “traditional leaders” does not only include kings, but the whole hierarchy of traditional rule and this includes, [...]

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Family dynamics – what are the UDM’s take on polygamy and polyandry?

UDM Admin2014-03-30T21:57:45+02:00March 30th, 2014|FAQ|

Our constitution protects our individual rights and freedoms. Customary law in some of our cultures allow for a man to [...]

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What is the biggest health problem we as a country face?

UDM Admin2016-10-26T08:39:41+02:00March 30th, 2014|FAQ|

The basic health care system itself. Currently the poor are still disadvantaged in regards their access to, and the quality [...]

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Does the UDM buy into the NHI?

UDM Admin2016-10-26T08:39:41+02:00March 30th, 2014|FAQ|

The country’s states that each South African is entitled to basic health care and the UDM supports the idea of [...]

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Is South Africa creating too much dependency on the state?

UDM Admin2014-03-30T21:45:38+02:00March 30th, 2014|FAQ|

Some believe that South Africa’s massive social security programme is a calculated strategy by current government to maintain power. It [...]

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Free basic education in the public sector?

UDM Admin2014-03-30T21:44:01+02:00Ma