Tlakula Should Have Read the Writing on the Wall – Holomisa
The Electoral Court, in a written judgment on Wednesday, found Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) chairperson, Pansy Tlaklula guilty of misconduct and recommended she be removed from her position....
View ArticleZuma Must Man-Up And Stop Dodging Questions – Bantu Holomisa
United Democratic Movement (UDM) leader Bantu Holomisa has advised Public Protector Thuli Madonsela to consider court action against the governing ANC. He said this could well be necessary to defend...
View ArticleTlakula’s Resignation Should Serve As A Lesson – Holomisa
“Let this be a lesson to other people in high places who believe they are untouchable and above the constitutional organs and courts of this country,” said United Democratic Movement (UDM) leader Bantu...
View ArticleBaleka Must Go: Battle Lines Drawn In Parliament
Opposition parties staged a walk-out of parliament on Tuesday to protest the majority ANC party’s handling of the debate over the motion of no confidence in speaker Baleka Mbete. Leader of the...
View ArticleParliament Clears Baleka Mbete Of Any Wrongdoing
National Assembly speaker Baleka Mbete was on Thursday cleared of any wrongdoing related to her share deal with mining company Gold Fields. Parliament’s Ethics Committee said in a statement Mbete could...
View Article“I’m not censoring Nkandla Report” says Mbete
National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete has denied weekend reports claiming she censored portions of Police Minister Nathi Nhleko’s report on upgrades to President Jacob Zuma’s private Nkandla home....
View ArticleThree UDM councillor candidates die
Three councillor candidates for the United Democratic Movement (UDM) in the Lukhanji Local Municipality have died in a car accident on the N6 near Queenstown. According to TimesLive, the three were...
View ArticleHolomisa wants campaign budget transparency
United Democratic Movement (UDM) leader, Bantu Holomisa, has voiced his concern over the refusal of several political parties to reveal how much money they are spending on their respective election...
View ArticleHolomisa will not accept mediocrity
Leader of the United Democratic Movement Bantu Holomisa said candidates running for election at the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro should not take their positions for granted, if and when they are elected to...
View ArticleHolomisa’s UDM among the kingmakers
United Democratic Movement (UDM) leader Bantu Holomisa says the voters have sent a strong message to the African National Congress (ANC). After the recent elections, the ANC lost power in major...
View ArticleThis Day In History: August 30, 1996
A fact that many younger South Africans will not be familiar with, is that President of the United Democratic Movement Bantu Holomisa was once a member of the African National Congress NEC – elected in...
View ArticleBantu Holomisa reaction to cabinet reshuffle: April Fool’s joke?
The United Democratic Movement has noted President Zuma’s cabinet reshuffle. UDM President, Mr Bantu Holomisa, said in a statement on Friday; “the appointment of Malusi Gigaba as the new minister of...
View ArticleHolomisa wants Gordhan ‘intelligence report’ scrutinised
Leader of the United Democratic Movement (UDM) Bantu Holomisa said South Africans deserved to know more about the intelligence report which has contributed to the dismissal of Pravin Gordhan and...
View ArticleHolomisa takes DA to court to defend Bobani
United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa has come out guns blazing in defence of axed Nelson Mandela Bay deputy mayor Mongameli Bobani. The UDM, which is in coalition with the Democratic...
View ArticleUDM takes Bobani dismissal to court
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) will be challenging the dismissal of former Nelson Mandela Bay metro deputy Mayor, Mongameli Bobani, in court on Monday. The UDM want Bobani reinstated as deputy...
View ArticleUDM celebrates 20th anniversary
The United Democratic Movement will celebrate its 20th anniversary this weekend, with a bash at Gallagher Estate. The party, led by Bantu Holomisa, has seen many challenges over its 20 years of...
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