Resignation as Member of Parliament for the National Party and joining the UDM
statement by Reverend Macfarlan Pheneti, Member of Parliament, MP Today I resigned from the National Party to join the United Democratic Movement. I joined the UDM, the only party that brings South...
View ArticleRegistration in shambles – elections under threat
statement by Deputy-National Secretary With 72 hours left to put in place the organisational machinery for registration, the situation can only be described as chaotic. Not only are there serious...
View ArticleSouth Africa’s soaring trade balance deficit
statement by Deputy-President South Africa’s worse than expected trade balance figures, which was announced yesterday, gives reason for grave concern. The cumulative deficit of R622,5 million for the...
View ArticlePostponement of registration
statement by Deputy-National Secretary The announcement today that the registration for the elections will be postponed in four provinces, emphasises the inability of government to deal with issues pro...
View ArticleRegistration mess
statement by Deputy-National Secretary Despite promises by the IEC and the government that everything is in place for registration in the five provinces, the situation on the ground is a disaster....
View ArticleFurther deception regarding Lesotho uncovered
statement by UDM President Attached herewith is an agreement between the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho concerning the status of armed forces in the Kingdom of Lesotho. What is...
View ArticleR5 million Transnet bash a disgrace
Statement by Bantu Holomisa Spending R5 million on the inaugural trip of the second Blue Train is ridiculous. The need to market the existence of the Blue Train is not argued. The sensibility of...
View ArticleChristmas message
statement by Bantu Holomisa and Roelf Meyer It is during the festive season that we reflect on the year that was and the year that lies ahead. South Africa in many ways has come a long way since our...
View Article1999 and beyond
statement by UDM President The year 1999 marks the end of one millennium and the beginning of another – it symbolises a new beginning for all South Africans. In 1999 South Africans will go to the...
View Article1998 Matric results Gauteng and North West
statement by Deputy-National Secretary The UDM congratulates successful 1998 Matric Candidates from Gauteng and the North West. Though it is encouraging that in both these provinces the pass rate...
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