Auditor General’s final management report: Minister Blade Nzimande’s political directives resulted in massive irregular expenditure for the DHET and SETAs
Mr CM Ramaphosa President of the Republic of South Africa Private Bag X1000 Pretoria 0001 Dear Mr President The Auditor General’s final management report: Minister Blade Nzimande’s political directives resulted in massive irregular expenditure for the DHET and SETAs 1. In the latter part of 2020, we wrote to you [...]
#CoronavirusSAthe : what you need to know
Keep up to date with the latest on Covid-19 in South Africa - click here President Ramaphosa announces South Africa's Covid-19 lock down: Click here for his full statement (23 March 2020) Frequently asked questions (source South African Government) President Cyril [...]
Apparent unwarranted interference by Inkatha Freedom Party leadership in Nquthu Local municipality is threating its ruin
Mr Sipho Hlomuka, MPL KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Private Bag X9078 Pietermaritzburg 3201 Honourable MEC APPARENT UNWARRANTED INTERFERENCE BY INKATHA FREEDOM PARTY LEADERSHIP IN NQUTHU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY IS THREATING ITS RUIN 1. The United Democratic Movement (UDM) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) was recently provided information from an [...]
UDM not to participate in the debate and vote on the MONC in the President of the Republic
Honourable TR Modise Speaker of the National Assembly PO Box 15 Cape Town 8000 Honourable Speaker Notice: UDM not to participate in the debate and vote on the motion of no confidence in the President of the Republic 1. On 22 June 2017 the Constitutional Court ruled in favour of [...]
UDM deputy chairperson Mncedisi Filtane passes away due to Covid-19
It is with great sorrow that the United Democratic Movement announces that our Deputy National Chairperson and Member of the Provincial Legislature in the Eastern Cape, Mr Mncedisi Filtane, has passed away due to Covid-19. He was admitted to hospital on Friday with low oxygen levels and died early on [...]
UDM convinces scopa to look at the DBSA
United Democratic Movement (UDM) President Bantu Holomisa, MP, made an oral submission, this morning, to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts’ (Scopa) on allegations of maladministration and possible corruption at the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA). We are pleased and thankful that Scopa has acknowledged the seriousness of the [...]
Scopa submission re: Allegations of maladministration, mismanagement, and corruption at the Development Bank of Southern Africa
Oral submission to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts by Mr Bantu Holomisa, MP regarding Allegations of maladministration, mismanagement, and corruption at the Development Bank of Southern Africa 18 November 2020, from 09:00 to 11:00 I wish to express the United Democratic Movement’s (UDM) sincere thanks to the chairperson [...]
The facts about the UDM’s court cases: Lebashe and Harith General partners
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) wishes to clarify the confusion caused by the incorrect reporting around its multi-legged litigation against the former deputy finance minister and Public Investment Corporation (PIC) board chairperson Jabu Moleketi, former PIC senior executive Tshepo Mahloele and their companies Lebashe and Harith General Partners, all [...]
Presidential Q&A: Follow-up question (12 November 2020)
QUESTIONS FOR ORAL REPLY: PRESIDENT Mr J S Malema (EFF) to ask the President of the Republic: Whether his insistence to fight the Public Protector in court, in order to seal bank statements of accounts of persons who contributed to his campaign to be elected as the president of [...]
Mangosuthu University of Technology reels under the weight of its council’s mismanagement and Minister Nzimande seems to be reluctant to act
Dear Mr President Mangosuthu University of Technology reels under the weight of its council’s mismanagement and Minister Nzimande seems to be reluctant to act 1. I have been apprised of more information which shows how the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Dr Blade Nzimande, rules the higher [...]
Bantu Holomisa speaks in the National Assembly on corruption related to COVID-19 tenders
Contribution by Bantu Holomisa, MP and UDM President in the debate on urgent matter of national public importance: Corruption related to COVID-19 tenders Honourable Speaker Honourable Members 1. Introduction The United Democratic Movement (UDM) adds its voice to those that condemn corruption in all its forms. We are however of the [...]
The Msinga Municipality mocks its own piggery business initiative be issuing a R10,000 beef tender
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) in KwaZulu-Natal, has noted how the Msinga Local Municipality is wasting money, the latest insult to this community being the issuing of a tender for the “Supply of beef-stew meat for R10 000 for the period of 12 months”. The explanation given later was that [...]
Allegations of maladministration, mismanagement and possible deep-rooted corruption at the DBSA and the victimisation of board members
Mr Mkhuleko Hlengwa, MP Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts Private Bag X115, Pretoria 0001 Honourable Hlengwa Allegations of maladministration, mismanagement and possible deep-rooted corruption at the Development Bank of Southern Africa and the victimisation of board members 1. I wish to raise a number of issues [...]
Holomisa: debate on South Africa’s Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan
Honourable Speaker Mr President and Honourable Members 1. Introduction The United Democratic Movement (UDM) welcomes President Ramaphosa’s ideas around South Africa's Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan, especially the use of massive infrastructure development projects, and the rebuilding and cultivation of manufacturing industries. However, Mr President, we have heard this [...]
President Ramaphosa does not take the youth seriously!
The United Democratic Movement Youth Vanguard (UDM Youth Vanguard) thinks President Cyril Ramaphosa lives in a fool’s paradise if he believes that his government will implement his big plans. Since Mr Ramaphosa became president, every speech has been full of optimism and plans for a new dawn, however South [...]
Minister Nzimande’s high-handed interference in appointment of Unisa vice-chancellor
Dear Mr President MINISTER NZIMANDE’S HIGH-HANDED INTERFERENCE IN APPOINTMENT OF VICE-CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA 1. Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Dr Blade Nzimande’s interference in the departmental processes and administration of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), and that of the Sector Education [...]
Allegations of political interference by Minister Nzimande in CHIETA CEO appointment
Dear Mr President Allegations of political interference by Minister Nzimande in CHIETA CEO appointment 1. I have previously raised with you the alleged interference of the political head of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Dr Blade Nzimande, in [...]
Holomisa submission to the state capture commission: the real mastermind behind state capture
Deputy Chief Justice RMM Zondo Chairperson of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into State Capture PO Box 31322 Braamfontein 2017 Per the acting Secretary of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into State Capture Dear Sir SUBMISSION TO THE COMMISSION: THE REAL MASTERMIND BEHIND STATE CAPTURE 1. Corruption: a cancerous [...]
Ivanplats: a community tragedy in waiting
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) in Mogalakwena is deeply saddened by the tragedy that took place early this week at an Ivanplats owned mine in Mokopane, which has rocked our entire community. As we keep those families in our thoughts, we are also concerned for this entire community who [...]
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula must resign!
Ms Thandi Nontenja The United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation (UDEMWO) is totally dismayed at how Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula decided to use a South African Air-Force jet to transport African National Congress members to Zimbabwe. The ruling party is so used to abuse state resources, that are paid by [...]
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