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United Africans Transformation
PresidentWonder Mahlatsi
FoundedNovember 2022
Split fromANC
Ideology
Political positionLeft-wing
National Assembly seats
1 / 400
Provincial Legislatures
1 / 487
Website
www.uat2023.org

The United Africans Transformation (UAT) is a minor political party in South Africa.[1] It was founded in November 2022 by a group of individuals who broke away from the African National Congress (ANC).[2] The UATP is centered around Africanism, pan-Africanism, and socialism.[1][2]

History[edit]

Formation[edit]

The party was founded by Wonder Mahlatsi, a former ANC member and businessman. The party was launched in November 2022, in Johannesburg, Gauteng province.[3][4] The UATP has been criticized for its lack of clear policies and its perceived opportunism in breaking away from the ANC. Some have also questioned Dr. Dube's leadership style and the party's lack of transparency in its finances and decision-making processes.[1][2]

Current structure and composition[edit]

The UATP has a central committee led by Mahlatsi as the president, with a secretary-general and other office bearers. The party has a small presence in a few provinces, with most of its support coming from the Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provinces. The UATP has not articulated a clear foreign policy but has expressed support for African unity and solidarity with other African nations.[1] The UATP's ideology is centered around Africanism, pan-Africanism, and socialism. Its policies focus on economic empowerment, land reform, and social justice.[5][6][7]

Election results[edit]

The UATP has contested local government elections in 2019 and national elections in 2024. In the 2024 General Election, the party won 1 seat in the National Assembly and 1 seat in the Limpopo Provincial Legislature.[1][2]

National Assembly[edit]

Election Total votes Share of vote Seats +/– Government
2024 35,679 [Note 1]0.22%
1 / 400
 New in opposition
  1. ^ From 2024, seats in the National Assembly are determined by a combination of the national ballot, and the nine regional ballots. Only the national ballot figures are shown here.

National Council of Provinces[edit]

Election Total # of
seats won 		+/– Government
2024 TBA TBA TBA

Provincial elections[edit]

Election[8] Eastern Cape Free State Gauteng Kwazulu-Natal Limpopo Mpumalanga North-West Northern Cape Western Cape
% Seats % Seats % Seats % Seats % Seats % Seats % Seats % Seats % Seats
2024 0.17 0/30 0.23 1/80 0.82 1/64 0.48 0/51 0.54 0/38

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/we-are-the-new-political-home-for-all-south-africans-fledgling-political-party-uat-says-service-delivery-is-its-apex-priority-6978b465-af17-462f-b25e-e1438b5a6900
  2. ^ a b c d Dube, Aaron. "This party wants to unite Africans". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  3. ^ "Election manifesto resonates with our needs, aspirations: Supporters - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader". 2024-05-19. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  4. ^ leratoserero (2024-02-22). "UAT promises service delivery". Sedibeng Ster. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  5. ^ "UAT promises land expropriation without compensation - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader". 2024-05-12. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  6. ^ Tlhoaele, Kgalalelo. "Tau roars with new political party". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  7. ^ https://www.iol.co.za/the-star/news/stares-as-faithful-members-of-the-united-africans-transformation-picket-outside-palm-ridge-court-7b67f766-1975-4923-889d-9493aa907e4f
  8. ^ "NPE Results Dashboard 2024". results.elections.org.za. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
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