New UDF Party unveils manifesto in Mitchells Plain
The UDF Party says it will be contesting in the upcoming local government elections
On the Cape Flats, in Mitchells Plain, the newly registered United Democratic Front Party (UDFP) unveiled its election manifesto. This location holds immense historical significance, as it was where the now disbanded UDF was launched in 1983, serving as an anti-apartheid umbrella organization. Thirty-five years later, the UDF Party is set to participate in one of South Africa’s most fiercely contested local government elections.
The party’s leader, Andhor Marks, reflects on the party’s origins, stating that they were once youth activists involved in forming key organizations such as Congress of South African Students (COSAS), Congress of Youth Students, and the Western Cape’s Cape Youth Congress. Marks asserts that despite their youth activism, their vision has yet to be realized, prompting the revival of the UDF as the party’s eldest members seek to bring about change.
The UDF Party's manifesto, as per Marks, addresses the perception that the city is disconnected from its communities. To counteract this disconnect, the party aims to integrate the outlined issues within the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) of the city. In accordance with South African law, specifically sections 152 and 153, Marks reaffirms that the party's focus remains on addressing the needs of the communities they aim to serve.
Currently, the UDF Party has registered 25 candidates to partake in the forthcoming local government elections.
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