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
A call to UDM members, young people and those who want to effect change in South Africa
Mr Bongani MsomiUDM Secretary General The National and Provincial Elections (NPE) 2024 are just around the corner. The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the United Democratic Movement (UDM) met on Monday, 23 January [...]
Proposed regulations seeking to regulate pension benefit of the military veterans, and
Ms Thandi Modise Minister of Defence and Military Veterans PO Box 47 Cape Town 8000 and Mr Vusumuzi Cyril Xaba Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans National Assembly PO BOX [...]
Transkei Defence Force Military Veterans Association speech
Ladies and gentlemen Thank u for inviting me to clarify the military veterans’ pensions regulations and benefits as proposed by the Minister of Defence. South Africa and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) [...]
Zondo Commission and what it has missed
Ms NN Mapisa-Nqakula, MP The Speaker of the National Assembly Parliament of the Republic of South Africa PO Box 15 Cape Town 8000 Honourable Speaker Zondo Commission and what it has missed 1. I [...]
Message for 2023
With 2022 firmly in the rear-view mirror, let us begin 2023 with the commitment to make our democracy and freedom a reality. Accordingly, the United Democratic Movement (UDM) will continue to make South Africa [...]
Phala Phala farm scandal: the President’s reaction to the report
The UDM is disappointed but not surprised by the open Stalingrad tactics adopted by the President in his Constitutional Court review application regarding the Phala Phala scandal. It is clear that the application is only [...]
President Ramaphosa should just pack his bags
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has noted the content of the report of the Section 89 Independent Panel released tonight on the Phala Phala Farmgate, in particular the recommendations of the Panel. There is no [...]
Crime out of Control in South Africa
Mr Bongani MsomiUDM Secretary General The United Democratic Movement is extremely appalled at the rate of killings taking place in South African. The number of people getting killed on daily basis are incredibly [...]
Request for intervention in the case of Dr Nomteto Belinda Ogundipe being used as BEE front by JSE listed company: Afrocentric
Mr Ebrahim Patel Minister of Trade and Industry Private Bag X9047 Cape Town 8000 Dr Leila Fourie Group Chief Executive Officer Johannesburg Stock Exchange National Assembly of the Republic of South Africa PO Box [...]
Harith suffers blow in court
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) recently sought leave to amend its plea at the Gauteng High Court and asked to use the Commission of inquiry into allegations of impropriety regarding Public Investment Corporation’s (the Mpati [...]
Eastern Cape Province Mining Indaba: Overview of the Eastern Cape Province Landscape
Speaking notes for Mr BH Holomisa, MP and UDM President at the Eastern Cape Province Mining Indaba Overview of the Eastern Cape Province Landscape East London International Convention Centre Check against delivery • Our hosts [...]
Preliminary inquiry by the Section 89 Independent Panel: submission in terms of the invitation for members of the National Assembly
Section 89 Independent Panel National Assembly of the Republic of South Africa PO Box 15 Cape Town 8000 Dear Honourable Chairperson Preliminary inquiry by the Section 89 Independent Panel: submission in terms of the [...]
South Africa: The failed State
Mr Bongani MsomiUDM Secretary General The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is continually disturbed by the activities of the ANC and the resulting events taking place in our beloved country. Government entities and departments [...]
Electoral Amendment Bill (B1-2022)
Contribution in the National Assembly by Bantu Holomisa, MP and UDM President Subject for discussion: Electoral Amendment Bill (B1-2022) Check against delivery Honourable Speaker, Honourable Minister and Deputy Minister Honourable Members The inclusion of [...]
Request to intervene in the matter of complaints against the Director General of the Department of Military Veterans
Ms T Modise Minister of Defence PO Box 47 Cape Town 8000 and Mr TSP Makwetla Deputy Minister of Defence PO Box 47 Cape Town 8000 and Mr ME Nchabeleng, MP Mr VC Xaba, MP [...]
Reckless statement by Eskom’s Andre De Ruyter
Mr Bongani MsomiUDM Secretary General The United Democratic Movement (UDM) notes the reckless statement said by the CEO of Eskom Andre De Ruyter at the Joburg Indaba two days ago. It is extremely [...]
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) [...]
Concerning crime rise in Gqeberha
Ms Thandi Nontenja The United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation (UDEMWO) is extremely concerned at the rate which Gqeberha formerly known as Port Elizabeth is experiencing crime, especially a location known as Motherwell. [...]
SAA Sale to Equity Partner Takatso is nothing less than a fraudulent transaction by a minister to support his former colleagues at treasury and PIC, and throw a javelin for himself
Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) which are mostly government agencies, usually do not fund privately owned airline businesses and at most they support airlines that work in partnership with Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) which [...]
Unacceptable persistent violence in schools!
Mr Bongani MsomiUDM Secretary General The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is concerned by the prevalence of physical, verbal violence and aggression directed against teachers and schooling staff, in school premises. It is a [...]
Request for intervention: Ingquza Hill Local Municipality’s failure to address outstanding issues of dispute resolution and temporary housing as per court order
Dr NC Dlamini Zuma Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Private Bag X802 Pretoria 0001 and Ms M Kubayi Minister of Human Settlements Private Bag X644 Pretoria 0001 and Mr LO Mabuyane Premier of [...]
Deadly tavern shootings in South Africa
Mr Bongani MsomiUDM Secretary General The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is extremely concerned about this new trend that is happening in and around South Africa, tavern patrons (mostly youth) losing their lives. A [...]
UDEMWO calls for closure of eNyobeni tavern in East London
Ms Thandi Nontenja The United Democratic Movement Women’s Organisation is extremely distraught by the current breaking news of minors found dead at a popular East London establishment eNyobeni. The sad news is [...]