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UDM calls for dissolution of government amid looting allegations

The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has called for the government to be dissolved and replaced by a caretaker administration until the 2024 National and Provincial elections following looting allegations by officials. UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has proposed a caretaker administration, which would consist of representatives from civil society and the judiciary, with no political party representation. He says this could help curb corruption within the government. Holomisa says, “We would […]

6 August 2020

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ANC stalwart Boeta Dawood turns 90

ANC and UDM stalwart, Boeta Dawood Khan celebrated his 90th birthday on Monday. The Kensington resident has a colourful struggle history and is known for his bold and unwavering activism against apartheid. He was detained in prison without trial for 180 days on Robben Island. The political activist was a former ward councillor of the Kensington and Maitland areas and served on the Western Cape Anti-Crime Forum. Speaking to VOC […]

8 June 2020

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UDM wants Duduzane Zuma to appear before Parliament

The United Democratic Movement (UDM) says unless Duduzane Zuma and Dudu Myeni appear before Parliament, the party will pursue criminal charges against them. The UDM has written to National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete to try and persuade her to re-issue subpoenas for them to appear. The party believes Zuma and Myeni face serious allegations of being involved in state capture and says Parliament must now do all it can to […]

11 July 2018

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Opposition parties react to Zexit

The Democratic Alliance says it is "rejoicing" at the news that Jacob Zuma has resigned as president, while the United Democratic Movement says "good riddance". Zuma announced on Wednesday evening that, although he does not agree with his decision, he will resign as president of the republic effective immediately. "We rejoice with all South Africans today as the long, painful decade of Zuma's presidency finally comes to an end," DA […]

15 February 2018

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Opposition parties claim victory in secret ballot vote

By Yaseen Kippie Opposition parties believe last night’s outcome in the motion of no confidence vote in President Jacob Zuma is a victory for the opposition, as it shows the ANC is more divided than ever before. Zuma narrowly escaped another vote of no confidence, this time by secret ballot, with 35 ANC members breaking the ranks by voting with the opposition. Speaker Baleka Mbete announced that 198 MPs had […]

9 August 2017

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Majority of parties want secret ballot for Zuma no-confidence vote

Nine out of the 13 parties represented in Parliament have submitted feedback as to how they would like a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma to be conducted, parliamentary spokesperson Moloto Mothapo said on Sunday. "Both the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance have indicated they will abide by the Speaker's decision, while the rest of the nine prefer a secret ballot," Mothapo said in a statement. […]

16 July 2017

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Constitutional Court to rule on motion of no confidence secret ballot

The Constitutional Court will on Thursday make its ruling on the UDM's application to force National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete to conduct the vote of no confidence on President Jacob Zuma as a secret ballot. Political parties were due to debate a motion of no confidence on Zuma on April 18 but the UDM, Economic Freedom Fighters and Democratic Alliance asked for a postponement after the Constitutional Court allowed the […]

22 June 2017

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ANC has ‘sold out’ the youth‚ say opposition MPs

Opposition MPs say South African youth are “worse off” under the ANC‚ whom they accuse of having “sold out” young people to the Gupta family and teachers’ union SADTU. The MPs were speaking in the national assembly during a debate on youth day‚ due to be commemorated on Friday. DA MP Yusuf Cassim was first to attack the governing ANC‚ claiming their MPs and ministers did not take young people […]

16 June 2017

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UDM’s secret ballot application set for 15 May

An application by the United Democratic Movement (UDM) for a vote of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma to be held by secret ballot has been set down for 15 April, Parliament said on Thursday. “Parliament has received further directions from the Constitutional Court regarding the application from the UDM for a secret ballot in the motion of no confidence in the President,” the national legislature said in a statement.” […]

5 May 2017

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