Decision of National Assembly Rules Committee regarding the composition of the Section 194 Committee on the fitness of the current Public Protector to hold office, and its rejection of the UDM’s proposal for a weighted voting system
Ms Thandi Modise Speaker of the National Assembly Parliament of the Republic of South Africa PO Box 15 Cape Town 8000 Dear Ms Modise URGENT: Decision of National Assembly Rules Committee regarding the composition of the Section 194 Committee on the fitness of the current Public Protector to hold office, [...]
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 Tambo Region on behalf of the people who live in the OR Tambo District Municipality Subject: MEMORANDUM OF DEMANDS OF THE PEOPLE OF THE OR TAMBO REGION 1. Today, 5 [...]
COVID-19: South African Government Resource Portal
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 [...]
ANC Government out of touch with reality in Buffalo City- REESTON
Mr Bongani MsomiUDM Secretary General The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is disappointed by how the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is out of touch with the realities and plight of marginalised people in disadvantaged communities. The BCMM together with the Department of Human Settlements saw a dire need [...]
Tito Mboweni must stop being a Pilchard Chef!
The United Democratic Movement Youth Vanguard has embodied President Cyril Ramaphosa innate ability aka “shockness”, UDMYV is shocked and dismayed by the revelations of a heritage fund meant for free education and helping the poor out of the doldrums of poverty by Veteran Tokyo Sexwale. These are serious allegations [...]
Suspension of basic services at Samora Machel
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is very disturbed by the decision of City of Cape Town for suspension of basic services in Samora Machel. The closing of the Clinic is purely a violation of human rights; people have a right to access health as stipulated on the Constitution of [...]
Follow-up on Scopa’s undertaking to develop a framework that would guide investigations into allegations of corruption at the Development Bank of Southern Africa
Mr Mkhuleko Hlengwa, MP Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts PO Box 15 Cape Town 8000 Dear Honourable Hlengwa Follow-up on Scopa’s undertaking to develop a framework that would guide investigations into allegations of corruption at the Development Bank of Southern Africa 1. I hope this letter finds [...]
Department’s alleged reneging of employment of 2064 fully trained corrections graduates
Mr Ronald Lamola Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Private Bag X256 Cape Town 8000 Mr Arthur Fraser National Commissioner of Correctional Services Private Bag X136 Pretoria 0001 Dear Honourable Minister Lamola and Commissioner Fraser Department’s alleged reneging of employment of 2064 fully trained corrections graduates 1. I was recently [...]
The composition of the Section 194 Committee on the fitness of the current Public Protector to hold office, and a proposal for a weighted voting system to promote fairness and democracy
Ms Thandi Modise Speaker of the National Assembly Parliament of the Republic of South Africa PO Box 15 Cape Town 8000 Dear Honourable Modise The composition of the Section 194 Committee on the fitness of the current Public Protector to hold office, and a proposal for a weighted voting system [...]
UDM Youth Vanguard maintains its call for Data Must Fall!!
The United Democratic Movement Youth Vanguard reiterates its call for complete data must fall. Access to Internet is a basic Human Right equivalent and in line with the United Nations declaration 2.8 Freedom of Expression, 2.14 Freedom of Trade, Occupation and Profession, 2.21 Education, 2.24 Access to Information, etc. [...]
High levels of crime at Konqeni Location (Mthatha) and allegations of police collusion with criminals
Mr BH Cele Minister of Police Private Bag X9080 Cape Town 8000 Dear Honourable Minister Cele High levels of crime at Konqeni Location (Mthatha) and allegations of police collusion with criminals 1. I write to you after I had been approached by concerned residents of Konqeni Location in Mthatha who [...]
President Ramaphosa Cabinet Reshuffle?
Mr Bongani MsomiUDM Secretary General The much anticipated cabinet reshuffling that is expected to effect changes on certain state-owned enterprises like Eskom and South African Airways may not yield the outcomes of efficient management if the ANC government is still going to second officials that are being handled [...]
South Africa’s vaccine rollout is concerning!
Mr Bongani MsomiUDM Secretary General With much anticipated Covid-19 third wave, the United Democratic Movement notes with concern that the Government has no vaccine rollout strategy in place. They might have started with the Healthcare workers to vaccinate, but there is quite large number of frontline workers [...]
OR Tambo District water and sanitation project: a humanitarian crisis in Mthatha, Mqanduli and Coffee Bay
Ms LN Sisulu Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Private Bag X9052 Cape Town 8000 Honourable Minister Sisulu OR Tambo District water and sanitation project: a humanitarian crisis in Mthatha, Mqanduli and Coffee Bay 1. I write to you with an urgent call to action regarding the fate [...]
Missed opportunities: “South Africa’s most watched TV news channel” has tripped over its ego (yet again)
Mr Norman Ndivhuho Munzhelele Managing Director: eNews Channel Africa Private Bag X9944 Sandton 2146 Dear Mr Munzhelele Missed opportunities: “South Africa's most watched TV news channel” has tripped over its ego (yet again) 1. We have taken the time to consider your letter and let me state categorically, from [...]
The negative consequences of government corruption on our people and development in South Africa
Motion delivered by Bantu Holomisa, MP and President of the United Democratic Movement in the National Assembly in a virtual mini-plenary session on The negative consequences of government corruption on our people and development in South Africa Honourable Speaker and Honourable Members 1. Introduction Thanks to the independent media of [...]
The Wits silencing of students by bullets is distasteful
The United Democratic Movement Youth Vanguard (UDMYV) strongly condemns police brutality to shut the voices of South African students when protesting for their basic right, a right to education. The recent Wits attack and shooting that has left a student dead at wits university is not an isolated incident, [...]
Racism and ending discriminatory treatment in journalism: created opportunities
Ms Kate Skinner Executive Director of the South African National Editors’ Forum The Media Mill 7 Quince Street Milpark, Johannesburg 2001 Dear Ms Skinner Racism and ending discriminatory treatment in journalism: created opportunities As executive director of the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF), you are likely to be aware [...]
ANC must do the right thing by paying back the taxpayers’ money
Mr Bongani MsomiUDM Secretary General The United Democratic Movement has been following with interest the proceedings of the State Capture Commission chaired by the Deputy Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo. The most startling revelations made so far is more about how taxpayers’ money was milked to unlawfully benefit the [...]
UDM Youth Vanguard adds its voice to that of President Holomisa in addressing institutional racism at eNCA
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) Youth Vanguard was abhorred at the now infamous “Mask Incident” which occurred right at the steps of the National Assembly on Wednesday, 24 February 2021. We noted that UDM President Bantu Holomisa wrote to eNCA attempting to get to the bottom of the racial conduct [...]
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