United Democratic Movement turns 26: Happy Birthday!
On 27 September 1997, like-minded South Africans came together at what was then known as the World Trade Centre, in Kempton Park, to form the United Democratic Movement (UDM) after months of...
View ArticleUDM condolences for the Pahad family on the passing of struggle stalwart Aziz...
The United Democratic Movement expresses its heartfelt condolences to the late anti-apartheid stalwart Aziz Pahad’s family, friends, and loved ones on his passing. Another giant of the struggle has...
View ArticleUDM concerned about Joburg’s ominous water crisis
Corruption, cadre deployment, favouritism, cronyism, and ineptitude are at the heart of the service delivery crisis; as a result, the United Democratic Movement (UDM) is deeply concerned about the...
View ArticleAs we honour teachers, some act disgracefully through sexual assault
5 October, World Teachers' Day, is a wonderful opportunity for South Africans to celebrate the important role that teachers play in our children’s lives and to reflect on the challenges faced by these...
View ArticleAllegations of political meddling by Minister Nzimande in merSETA acting CEO...
Mr CM Ramaphosa President of the Republic of South Africa Private Bag X1000 Pretoria 0001 Dear Mr President Allegations of political meddling by Minister Nzimande in merSETA acting CEO appointment 1. I...
View ArticleUDM condemns Mayfair violence and destruction of property
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) condemns the use of violence and destruction of property by some foreign nationals in Mayfair, Gauteng. This is in response to charges that Somalian spaza shop...
View ArticleUDM supports Zade de Kock’s petition calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to...
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) joins Zade de Kock in urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to pass the draft National Identification and Registration Bill. Zade de Kock is a 19-year-old transgender,...
View ArticleUDM infuriated by Gauteng’s Department of Health delayed turn on bogus Dr...
The UDM is infuriated by the Gauteng Department of Health after openly endorsing and acknowledging working with a certain Dr. Matthew Lani as an intern at Helen Joseph Hospital in 2022 without...
View ArticleUDM condolences to the six members of SANDF that died at Lohatla Military...
The United Democratic Movement expresses its heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families, friends, and colleagues of the six members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) who perished...
View ArticleUDM calls for mediation and peace in Israel and Palestine bloody war
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) pleads with both Israel and Palestine to find a peaceful middle ground for the benefit of their respective populations, as we are grieved by the violent events that...
View ArticleOPINION: Corruption’s Chokehold: Rebuilding South Africa’s Stolen Dreams
As we stand on the precipice of a daunting future, the United Democratic Movement (UDM) mourns the tragic collapse of the South African state, a self-inflicted wound borne out of unchecked corruption....
View ArticleUDEMWO on the eradication of poverty and implementation of millennium...
United Democratic Women's Organisation With the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, on 17 October, we aim to raise awareness about the need to eradicate poverty and the associated human...
View ArticleEmpowering Our Future: Why Youth Voting Matters in the 2024 Elections
With the 2024 national and provincial elections approaching, the United Democratic Movement (UDM) underscores the critical role that our young people will play in determining South Africa's destiny. We...
View ArticleUDM calls for the selfish and self-serving Blade Nzimande to be fired
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) demands that Blade Nzimande, the so-called Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, be removed from office due to his self-serving and selfish...
View ArticleUDM 26th Anniversary Celebration and welcoming of new members in Gqeberha
Keynote Address by Mr Bantu Holomisa, MP and President of the United Democratic Movement at the UDM 26th Anniversary Celebration and welcoming of new members in Gqeberha on 21 October 2023 at the...
View ArticleUDM calls for transparency as the IEC launches the 2024 National and...
Note to editors: Herewith the soundbite by UDM SG, Yongama Zigebe, who issued the statement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) advocates for transparency in regards to the service providers that the...
View ArticleUDM calls for thorough investigation on the serious allegations of misconduct...
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) calls for thorough investigation on the serious allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse against the members of the South African National Defence Force...
View ArticleUDM condemns alarming increase in extortion by criminals in Western Cape,...
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is deeply concerned about the startling rise in criminal extortion in the Western Cape, Gqeberha, and Pretoria. We vehemently denounce this heinous criminal...
View ArticleConcerns over Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA management...
Mr CM Ramaphosa President of the Republic of South Africa Private Bag X1000 Pretoria 0001 Dear Mr President Concerns over Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA management and oversight...
View ArticleConcerns of GEPF Transformation Policy Statement of 1 October 2023: risk to...
Mr Dondo Mogajane Chairperson of the Government Employees Pension Fund Private Bag X63 Pretoria 0001 Dear Mr Mogajane Concerns of GEPF Transformation Policy Statement of 1 October 2023: risk to...
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