VOLUME 1; ISSUE 1 1 Table of contents Editors Note…………………………………. p.g.3 New Kids On the Block……………………… p.g.4 African Transformation Movement…………… p.g.5 A.T.M. National list candidates………………………p.g.6 The Capitalist Party of South Africa…………. p.g.7 The Purple Cow National List of candidates……….. p/g.8 G.O.O.D………………………………………………p.g.9 G.O.O.D National List of candidates…………………p.g.10 African Democratic Change………………………...p.g..11 National List of candidates……………………………p.g..12 The Aliance for Transformation for All……………p.g..13 National List of Candidates…………………………...p.g..14 Socialist Revolutinarty Worker’s Party…………….p.g.15 Natinal ist of candidates……………………………….p.g.16 Fun facts about the nominated candidates and their political par- ties……………………………………………….p.g.17 Demoted and/or retired Members of Parliament...p.g.18 Surpirse Candidates…………………………….p.g.19 What’s Missing?...................................................p.g.20 Know Your Top Parties…………………………p.g.21 The African National Congress……………………….p.g.22 The Democratic Alliance………………………………p.g.24 The Economic Freedom Fighters……………………...p.g.26 The Inkatha Freedom Party…………………………...p.g.31 2 Note from the Editor This newsletter is meant to inform readers about the goings around the 2019 national and provincial elections in South Africa. The newsletter is compiled by the #ElectionWatchZA2019 desk hosted at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Maurice Webb Race Relations Unit (MWRRU). This work is made possible by funding from the Open So- ciety Foundation South Africa (OSF-SA). The desk is part of efforts to ensure that there are enough avenues for content generation on what is happening around the elections as well as keeping an eye on the work of key institutions such as the Independent Elec- toral Commission (IEC). South Africa’s democracy turns 25 and it is an important milestone in the sociopolitical life of the country. While the country’s socioeconomic conditions are subject to great contestation, the country remains stable with significant prospects for success if the country’s leaders commit themselves to a compelling vision for reform coupled with good governance. Elections are only a small yet significant part of gauging the health of a democratic country. Such elections must meet the test of being free, fair and credible. Achieving these values is dependent on the conduct of political actors and their sup- porters in the build-up to, during and post the elections. Most importantly, the conduct of the electoral commission tasked with the important duty to run the elections. This newsletter introduces readers to some of the political players who are involved in the 2019 elections. This includes profiling the top four political parties, as per the previ- ous parliament. Six of the new kids on the block are featured in the newsletter accompa- nied by some fun facts. There are 48 political parties that will be featured on the national ballot paper. With all this choice assorted offer of political parties, some voters remain highly undecided on which party to vote for and others are completely disenfranchised from the political establishment. We hope that through this newsletter we will contribute in helping potential voters learn more about the political landscape. The newsletter from #ElectionWatchZA2019 will be published from time to time. Do stay tuned. If you have any suggestion please drop us a mail: [email protected] Yours in Democracy Lukhona Mnguni 3 4 Background story The African Transformation Movement The ATM was formed last year by a conglomerate of churches called the South African Council of Messianic Year of establishment: Churches in Christ (SACMCC). -October 2018 These churches enjoy the support of millions of congre- gants. And should the millions of these supporters place Founder: Vuyolwethu their faith in the party, it could shine in the May 8 general Zungula and provincial election operating as a quasi-religious politi- cal organisation, the registered party will contest the 2019 general elections. Officially, the African According to the ATM’s website the party’s mission is to: Transformation "Unite South Africans, who have different beliefs, reli- Movement was gions, life-styles and ideologies; to build a progressive democratic state which addresses the needs of all those established in 2018 by the who live in it.” South African Council of Core values Messianic Churches in The party is built on the foundations of five socio-political Christ (SACMCC) values, namely; peace, Ubuntu, African Transformation, servant leadership and accountability’s Vuyolwethu Zungula Only names and surnames – top 10 national list candidates. 1. VUYOLWETHU ZUNGULA (31) 2. THANDISWA LINNEN MARAWU (58) 3. MNCEDISI HILLEL YUSOF ZUNGULA (60) 4. MALEFETSANE AUBREY KATSANA (44) 5. MANDLENKOSI NELSON MANDISI SIGCAU (66) Mzwanele Manyi 6. NOMAGUBEVU EMMA MBALI (48) 7. KHUTALA NOKWALI (44) 8. BHEKINHLAHLA JEREMIA MNYANDU (63) 9. ZOLEKA ELIZABETH MADIKAZI (52) 10. MAYIBONGWE NONGQUNGA (39) Where can they be found? Media and social media presence Website- https://www.facebook.com/AfricanTransformationMovement/b Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/AfricanTransformationMovement/ Background story South Africa is a capitalist country. The street vendor is a capitalist. The spaza shop owner is a capitalist. The minibus taxi owner-driver is a capi- talist. The factory owner is a capital- Srikanthan ist. The farm owner is a capitalist. Pillay The mining boss is a capitalist. And all of those capitalists come together to create jobs and prosperity for all of us. 2018 Year of establishment : Politicians have turned capitalism Founder: into a swear word because it allows them to steal money from hardwork- Srikanthan Pillay ing families and use the money for The party was founded by ten people who de- corruption. We are turning that scribe themselves as "positive disruptors" and around. We are saying that if you are who believe their innovative thinking could find solutions to many of South Africa's problems. The a taxpayer or if you employ someone ten founders are: Kanthan Pillay, Roman Caba- and pay them or if you provide a ser- nac, Neo Kuaho, Gideon Joubert, Unathi Kwaza, vice which people pay for, you are a Duncan McLeod, Sindile Vabaza, Louis Nel, Kat- lego Mabusela and Dumo Denga. capitalist and you should be proud of what you do to grow our country. We want all citizens to improve the quality of their lives. No country has done so without capitalism. Where can they be found? Media and According to its website, it chose the social media presence cow as a logo because, "cattle are Africa's most potent symbol of per- Website- https://capitalist.org.za/ sonal wealth. Our logo also repre- sents a bull market." YouTube channel- https://www.youtube.com/ channel/UC3sVeqAKm_A2N7K1N-h3b7w We believe that South African voters deserve bet- ter choices. That's why we're standing up here, now. We want your vote, and we are going to show you why it will be the smartest choice you make on 8 May. 7 Core values We are South Africans who want to live in a country that works. We be- lieve that politics is too important to be left to politicians. We believe that the best way to grow our country is by ensuring every citizen has freedom to build new wealth. We have practical ways to fix what’s broken. We are committed to ten core principles need- ed to bring this vision to life 1. Liberty 2. Individual rights before group rights 3. Tolerance and absolute protection of Only names, surnames and ages – freedom of expression top 10 national list candidates as 4. Private property rights protected by published by the IEC. law 1. SRIKANTHAN VELAYUDAM PIL- 5. Rule of law LAY (58) 2. ROMAN ANDRE CABANAC (31) 6. Right to work 3. NEO RANTELE KUAHO (37) 7. The right to be secure on your own 4. GIDEON DANI°L JOUBERT (33) property and to defend yourself 5. UNATHI KWAZA (41) against intruders 6. DUNCAN MEREDITH MC LEOD (46) 7. NANGAMSO SILINDILE VANGELI 8. Free markets and international free VABAZA(30) trade based on enlightened self-interest 8. LOUIS NEL (36) 9. Firearms for self-defence 9. KATLEGO-IAN MABUSELA (32) 10. Spontaneous order and civil socie- 10. DUMOLWAKHE DENGA (28) ty 8 Core values Year of establishment She said the party’s policy posi- December 2018 tions were based around four Founder themes: Patricia De Lille Spatial justice, social justice, economic justice and environ- mental justice. Background story "The movement's name and identity is here for all of you to see. It is a simple and authentic name that says quite boldly what we stand for and that we are here to disrupt politics as usual. "It is rallying call to GOOD South Africans to resuscitate the project of optimism and reconciliation," De Lille said in a statement posted on her Facebook page. 9 Where can they be found? Media Only names, surnames and ages – top 10 and social media presence national list candidates. Facebook- https:// 1. PATRICIA DE LILLE(68) www.facebook.com/ 2. SHAUN NIGEL AUGUST(46) Patricia.For.Good/ 3. WILLEM PETRUS OLIPHANT(47) 4. BRETT NORTON HERRON(52) 5. NTHABISENG DIANA LEPHOKO(37) 6. ROGER FREDDY SOLOMONS(33) 7. WELHEMINAH MASEGO KWENAMORE (44) 8. DANIEL ALBERTUS VAN WYK(65) 9. MARK WILLIAM ROUNTREE(43) 10. VIVIEN FRANCES(51) 10 Core values 1. Create an inclusive, non-racialized South African identity, premised on the philosophy of UBUNTU that binds the diverse people of our country towards a common vision that safeguards democracy and hu- man rights for sustained equality, peace and prosper- ity. Year of establishment 2. Create a society where all people have the means December 2017 and skills to fulfil their potential in a manner that fosters collaboration and installs dignity.