Vision
We are the political home of all South Africans, united in the spirit of South Africanism by our common passion for our Country, mobilising the creative power inherent in our rich diversity, towards our transformation into a Winning Nation.
Mission
We will unite South Africans from all communities in a new political home, built on the foundation of the principles and ideals of our National Constitution. To this end we will address poverty and imbalances in our society, inspired by our unifying love of our Country and its people. We will set free the creative power inherent in our diversity and will co-operate with all stake-holders to ensure a quality life and individual freedom for every citizen, based on good governance and civil order, towards being a Winning Nation.
Recent Posts
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 [...]
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 [...]
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) [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Condolences on the passing of Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini
Statement by Mr Bantu Holomisa, MP and UDM President It was a shock to learn this morning that His Majesty, King Goodwill Zwelithini has passed away. As the custodian of Zulu traditions and customs, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
UNAIDS Zero Discrimination Day 2021
UNAIDS has made Zero Discrimination Day 2021 all about the “urgent need to take action to end the inequalities surrounding income, sex, age, health status, occupation, disability, sexual orientation, drug use, gender identity, race, class, [...]
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 [...]
SAHRC complaint regarding eNCA’s racist treatment of UDM Deputy President Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, MP during a live broadcast
Professor BC Majola Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission Private Bag X2700 Houghton 2041 Dear Professor Majola Complaint regarding eNCA’s racist treatment of UDM Deputy President Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, MP during a live [...]
BCCSA complaint against eNCA: double standards for black and white interviewees wearing masks, or not, whilst being interviewed
The Registrar Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa PO Box 412365 Craighall 2024 Dear Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa Complaint against eNCA: double standards for black and white interviewees wearing masks, or not, [...]
Racism in broadcasting: eNCA’s reaction to the so-called “Pieter Groenewald Mask Issue” is an indictment in itself
eNCA’s statement, “eNCA Responds to the ‘Pieter Groenewald’ Mask Issue” is a slap in the face of any sober South African who witnessed the incident where eNCA journalist Lindsay Dentlinger asked United Democratic Movement (UDM) [...]
Is eNCA serious about its message of non-racialism?
Mr John Bailey Managing Editor: eNews Channel Africa Private Bag X9944 Sandton 2146 Dear Mr Bailey Is eNCA serious about its message of non-racialism? 1. Yesterday, on the steps of Parliament, eNCA’s journalist Ms [...]
Security of the Ndamase chieftainship and the threat of the caretaker rule of Mrs Noluntu Ndamase
Mr Xolile Nqata Eastern Cape MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Private Bag X0035 Bhisho 5605 Honourable MEC Security of the Ndamase chieftainship and the threat of the caretaker rule of Mrs Noluntu Ndamase [...]
Bantu Holomisa participates in the SONA 2021 debate
Mr President Honourable Deputy-Speaker and Honourable Members 1. The scourge of corruption: Zondo Commission In 2016, former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela had the guts to lance the filthy boil of state capture. She has the [...]
Should the young South Africans expect anything new from President “Cupcake” Ramaphosa’s SONA 2021?
Which young South African would at the moment trust anything that President Cyril Ramaphosa says or would say? His yearly state of the nation addresses (SONAs) came off as mere “motivational speeches” and he has [...]
Short-term and long-term fate of a group of 32 Eastern Cape unemployed pharmacists
Dr ZL Mkhize Minister of Health Mr LO Mabuyane Premier of the Eastern Cape Province Dear Honourable Minister and Honourable Premier Short-term and long-term fate of a group of 32 Eastern Cape unemployed [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Bantu Holomisa’s addresss at the funeral service of UDM National Deputy Chairperson Mr Mncedisi Filtane, MPL
• Mrs Filtane, the Filtane children, grandchildren, family members and friends • UDM Deputy President, Mr Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, MP • National, Provincial and Regional leaders of the UDM • UDM Public representatives • Superintendent [...]
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. [...]
Bantu Holomisa’s message a the funeral service of Councillor Mongameli Bobani
Message by Mr Bantu Holomisa, MP and President of the United Democratic Movement on the occasion of the funeral service of Councillor Mongameli Bobani held at the Feather Market Centre, Port Elizabeth, 20 November [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
UDM Deputy President Kwankwa’s eulogy at the memorial Service of Cllr Mongameli Bobani
Mr Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, UDM Deputy President Eulogy delivered by Mr Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, MP and UDM Deputy President at the memorial Service of Councillor Mongameli Bobani held in Port Elizabeth on 17 November 2020 National [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Condolences with the death of Mongameli Bobani
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) herewith confirms that Councillor Mongameli Bobani has died today at 17:50 due to Covid-19. We extend our condolences to his wife, children, family and friends, as well as the UDM [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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, [...]
Minister Nzimande’s high-handed interference in appointment of Unisa vice-chancellor
Dear Mr President MINISTER NZIMANDE’S HIGH-HANDED INTERFERENCE I