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
Opinion: Joburg: Eskom’s electricity tariff hikes are crushing the poor amid unreliable power supply
Opinion Article by Yongama Zigebe, UDM Councillor in the City of Johannesburg South Africa’s ongoing electricity crisis, characterised by skyrocketing Eskom tariffs and unsustainable power supply, has pushed the nation’s most vulnerable into a deeper [...]
Teachers’ sexual abuse of learners remains a problem in our schools
Statement by Zandile Phiri, Acting Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement In October 2023, the Department of Basic Education announced that it had dismissed 36 teachers for offences including rape, sexual abuse, and impregnating [...]
Speaking notes for Deputy Minister Bantu Holomisa at the SAAPAM 23rd Annual Conference: Government of Unity: Pros and Cons
Speaking notes for Deputy Minister Bantu Holomisa, MP and President of the United Democratic Movement at the SAAPAM 23rd Annual Conference on “Post-apartheid" South Africa at 30: making sense of the past, understanding the present [...]
Heritage Day 2024: we must continue the work of the heroines of yesteryear
Statement by Zandile Phiri, Acting Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) wishes all South Africans a wonderful Heritage Day 2024 as the nation celebrates the lives of our heroes [...]
Appointment of UDM Acting Secretary General: Ms Zandile Phiri
Statement by Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, UDM Deputy President and Leader in Parliament The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has appointed Ms Zandile Phiri, its Deputy Secretary General, as the Acting Secretary General. The position of Secretary [...]