UDM in KwaZulu-Natal expresses shock at allegations of blatant corruption at the Endumeni Local Municipality funding IFP election campaigns
Media Statement by Cllr Remington Mazibuko, Provincial Chairperson of the UDM in KwaZulu Natal This morning a large convoy of taxis from the Local Taxi Association blocked the Endumeni Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal’s entrance to the building, demanding an immediate outstanding payment of R77,000 for, as we understand it, transporting [...]
More than two weeks into the second school term, yet the Western Cape Department of Education fails to place learners in school
Media Statement by Mr Yongama Zigebe, Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has noted the action taken by Equal Education and the Equal Education Law Centre to launch an urgent court application to ensure the immediate placement of all unplaced learners in the Western [...]
Sea of applicants arrive for community to register for Gqeberha EPWP cleaning and gardening services jobs
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) had noted the social media posts of the scenes at the Gqeberha City Hall yesterday, where thousands of young hopefuls pitched to register for an Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Gqeberha Regional Office to render cleaning services [...]
Bantu Holomisa met the forgotten South Africans who live on the West Rand
Media Statement by Mr Yongama Zigebe, Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement Citizens residing in the West Rand warmly received United Democratic Movement (UDM) President, Bantu Holomisa, MP, today as he made campaign stops in Bekkersdal Mandela Section, Mohlakeng Zenzele Ext 11, Munsieville, and Swaneville. Mr. Holomisa exchanged greetings [...]
Various allegations of impropriety and corruption against the Chief Financial Officer and the Executive Mayor of the Alfred Nzo District Municipality in the Eastern Cape
Mr Z Williams Eastern Cape MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Private Bag X0026 Bhisho 5605 and Cllr S Mehlomakulu Speaker of the Alfred Nzo District Municipality Private Bag x 511 EmaXesibeni 4735 Dear MEC Williams and Speaker Mehlomakulu Various allegations of impropriety and corruption against the Chief [...]
Free to protest, but why are South Africans burning down the house whilst dodging rubber bullets?
Opinion Piece by Mr Yongama Zigebe, Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement During the apartheid era, South Africans lacked the freedom to protest and express their views as they do today. This liberty and right of expression are something we should be grateful for. Back then, protesting, especially for [...]
Bantu Holomisa meets and greets Jo’burgers of various walks of life: shocking conditions at Motsoaledi and Nomzamo
Media Statement by Mr Yongama Zigebe, Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement United Democratic Movement (UDM) President, Bantu Holomisa, MP, engaged with ordinary South Africans today on the bustling streets of Johannesburg. Amidst the urban hustle and bustle, Mr Holomisa walked through the streets of Egoli, taking the [...]
Earth Day 2024: flowers blooming all over South Africa. Do we need plastic bags?
Media Statement by Mr Bantu Holomisa, MP and President of the United Democratic Movement Tomorrow is Earth Day, when we raise awareness about environmental concerns, such as deforestation, climate change, pollution, and overconsumption of natural resources. The recent storms in Margate and Cape Town underscore the devastating effects of [...]
Tens of thousands of unemployed teachers and SA doctors; yet our schools and hospitals lack professionals
Media Statement by Mr Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, MP, UDM Deputy President and Chief Whip Recently, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, Gauteng's MEC for Health and Wellness, disclosed that the department allocates R14.3 million annually to employ eleven Cuban doctors in public hospitals, as part of an agreement between South Africa and Cuba. This initiative [...]
UDEMWO: Nestlé, why do you dump sugar into our babies?
Media Statement by Ms Thandi Nontenja, Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation Nestlé, the multinational food and beverage giant, is apparently selling baby food containing added sugar in low- and middle-income countries, and South Africa is one of these countries, this whilst the company offers sugar-free [...]
Joburg’s water woes: another Constitutional and Human Rights breach!
Media statement by Professor Mthunzi Mdwaba, UDM Candidate for Premier in Gauteng The United Democratic Movement (UDM) expresses grave concern over the current City of Johannesburg failure to uphold the constitutional right to safe drinking water. As the country approaches elections, the lack of a viable solution to South [...]
Electoral Court’s decision on ASA, OD, CIP, DoP and ISANCO
Statement by Bantu Holomisa, UDM President The United Democratic Movement (UDM) acknowledges the recent decision by the Electoral Court, which resulted in Arise South Africa (ASA), Operation Dudula (OD), Cape Independence Party (CIP), Defenders of the People (DoP), and Independent South Africa National Civic Organisation (ISANCO) being excluded from the [...]
Matters that have been raised with Presidency: the plight of South Africa’s creatives in relation to the Copyright Amendment Bill and Performers Rights Amendment Bill as well as the status of the SATBVC pensioners case
Mr MC Ramaphosa President of the Republic of South Africa Private Bag X1000 Pretoria 0001 Dear Mr President Matters that have been raised with your office: the plight of South Africa’s creatives in relation to the Copyright Amendment Bill and Performers Rights Amendment Bill as well as the status [...]
Government fails to deliver services to Mahikeng residents and then turns on them
Statement by Yongama Zigebe, UDM Secretary General The residents in Mahikeng, in the North West, have expressed their dissatisfaction with the lack of service delivery in the only way they know how, to make government listen i.e. in protest - and as it is reported that police have fired rubber [...]
UDEMWO: Schools are no longer safe havens of learning
Statement by Thandi Nontenja, UDEMWO Secretary General The United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation (UDEMWO) is disgusted by, yet another report of a teacher accused of sexual abuse of a learner by a teacher, this time a 17-year-old Grade 12 learner allegedly by a 27-year-old teacher at Hentie Cilliers Hoërskool [...]
UDEMWO: The forgotten elderly: 72-year old woman murdered for stokvel money
Statement by Thandi Nontenja, UDEMWO Secretary General The United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation (UDEMWO) is saddened and shocked by the gruesome inhumane murder of Nomvula Solani, a 72-year-old woman, allegedly killed by her two grandsons and their friend. UDEMWO is deeply disturbed by the tragic discovery of uGogo Nomvula's [...]
Letter to Secretary of Parliament: Allegations in regard to a Transnet tugboats tender, the disposal of Viamax and the Public Protector/KPMG forensic investigation
Mr Xolile George Office of the Secretary to Parliament Parliament of the Republic of South Africa PO Box 15 Cape Town 8000 Dear Mr George Request for the submission of a matter to the Public Enterprises Portfolio Committee and the Standing Committee on Public Accounts: allegations in regard to [...]
Letter to Public Protector: allegations in regard to a Transnet tugboats tender, the disposal of Viamax and the Public Protector/KPMG forensic investigation
20240417_Replying Affidavit Sharma Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka Public Protector South Africa Private Bag X677 Pretoria 0001 Dear Advocate Gcaleka Registration of a complaint with the Public Protector about allegations in regard to a Transnet tugboats tender, the disposal of Viamax and the Public Protector/KPMG forensic investigation [...]
The nagging problem that is NSFAS; students deserve much better
By Yongama Zigebe, UDM Secretary General Now that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is under administration, the United Democratic Movement (UDM) believes that there is a dire need to find a new approach to resolve the myriad challenges in the scheme immediately. It is important that the required [...]
Western Cape shack fires: an annual tragedy waiting to happen
Statement by Bongani Maqungwana UDM NEC Member The United Democratic Movement (UDM) extends heartfelt condolences to the friends and families of the six individuals who tragically lost their lives in two separate fires in Cape Town (Bonteheuwel and Khayelitsha) on Friday night. Additionally, our thoughts are with the grandmother, [...]
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