MKP urgent appeal ConCourt: what is going on at the IEC?
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has noted that the Electoral Commission (IEC) has urgently approached the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) to [...]
UDM calls for transparency as the IEC launches the 2024 National and Provincial Elections
Note to editors: Herewith the soundbite by UDM SG, Yongama Zigebe, who issued the statement The United Democratic Movement [...]
Meeting of opposition leaders
Speaking notes of Mr Bantu Holomisa, MP and President of the United Democratic Movement at the meeting of opposition leaders [...]
Independent forensic audit of UDM electronic candidates’ records: uploads of certain municipality’s candidates’ names
Mr Sy Mamabolo Chief Electoral Officer Independent Electoral Commission Private Bag X112 Centurion 0046 Dear Mr Mamabolo Independent forensic audit [...]
UDM members got attacked while campaigning at Tjovitjo informal settlement–Orange Farm
Mr Bongani MsomiUDM Secretary General The members of United Democratic Movement (UDM) are subjected to attacks by a [...]
UDM is concerned by irrational decision of COGTA Minister
Ms Thandi Nontenja The United Democratic Movement (UDM) disagrees with the irrational decision taken by COGTA Minister, [...]
The IEC’s draconian expectation that staff members continue with in-person training of electoral staff whilst Level 4 Covid-19 restrictions are in place
Mr Glen Mashinini Chairperson of the Electoral Commission Private Bag X112 Centurion 0046 Dear Mr Mashinini The IEC’s draconian [...]
UDM submission at the Free and Fair Elections Inquiry
Oral submission on behalf of the United Democratic Movement by Mr Bantu Holomisa, MP and UDM President at the Inquiry [...]
Call on the IEC to host a meeting for political parties to debate South Africa’s democratic ideals, electoral reform and the impact of Covid-19 on elections
Mr Glen Mashinini Chair of the Electoral Commission Private Bag X112 Centurion 0046 Dear Mr Mashinini Call on the IEC [...]
Poor service delivery is not the IEC’s problem
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) notes with concern that many voting stations across the country have fallen victim to [...]
UDM’s Thandi Nontenja on Mtubatuba by-elections: voter registration ahead of by-elections is a recipe for disaster as the results proved
Ms Thandi Nontenja OPEN LETTER Mr Sy Mamabolo Chief Electoral Officer Independent Electoral Commission Private Bag X112 [...]
UDM reaction to the DA’s proposed motion for the dissolution of the National Assembly
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) does not support the Democratic Alliance (DA) sponsored motion for the dissolution of the National [...]
Bantu Holomisa addresses the UDM Regional Council in Port Elizabeth
• National and Provincial leaders of the UDM, • Regional and Local UDM leaders, • UDM Public Representatives • Members [...]
Bantu Holomisa requests meeting of political leaders and IEC regarding ANC leadership’s criticism of Mr Terry Tselane
Dear Mr Mashinini REQUEST FOR AN URGENT MEETING OF THE LEADERS OF ALL POLITICAL PARTIES REPRESENTED IN PARLIAMENT The above [...]
The replacement of Pansy Tlakula with Mr. Glen Mashinini
United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation (UDEMWO):The replacement of Pansy Tlakula with a male candidate Mr. Glen Mashinini is not an [...]
UDM: Holomisa reacts to Pansy Tlakula’s resignation
STATEMENT ISSUED BY MR BANTU HOLOMISA, MP – UDM PRESIDENT The United Democratic Movement (UDM) notes that Advocate Pansy Tlakula [...]
Multi Party Forum on the decision of the Constitutional Court on the matter of the IEC Chairperson
Statement on behalf of the Multi Party Forum on the decision of the Constitutional Court on the matter of the [...]
Multi-Party Forum’s comment on appeal lodged by IEC Chairperson Pansy Tlakula
Statement issued by Mr Bantu Holomisa, MP – UDM President and Chairperson of the Multi-Party Forum We confirm that we [...]
IEC lease agreement scandal – IEC paying for Commission Chairperson’s legal costs
Memo to: Mr Terry Tselane, Vice-Chairperson of the Electoral CommissionFrom: Bantu Holomisa (Chairperson of the Multi-Party Forum and UDM President)Copied [...]
ANC imbedded within IEC
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Advocate Pansy Tlakula, has brought the Electoral Commission into disrepute in terms of Chapter [...]
Resolutions of meeting of the Multi-Party Forum at the Burgers Park Hotel, Pretoria
The following political parties, ACDP, AgangSA, Azapo, Cope, DA, EFF, FF+, IFP, UCDP and UDM met today to discuss various [...]
Speech: Annual Black Management Forum conference Debate: Can Good Governance increase trust amongst Government, Civil Society, Labour and Business?
by Mr Bantu Holomisa at Gallagher Convention Centre Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for the opportunity to interact with you [...]
The questionable conduct of the intelligence services: IEC lease agreements
Open letter to Siyabonga Cwele, Minister of Intelligence about the questionable conduct of the intelligence services: IEC lease agreements from [...]
Follow-up letter on suspected irregularities: IEC lease agreements
Open letter to the Public Protector, Adv T Madonsela, from Mr Bantu Holomisa, MP (UDM President), regarding: Follow-up letter on [...]
UDM input at the National Convention South African democracy at a crossroad: turning a new page
INTRODUCTION The debate about political realignment has long been in the minds of many people in this country. It has [...]