The Sizwe Ummah Natione (SUN) is a minor political party in South Africa that seeks to promote Islamic values and principles.[1][2] Its stated goal is to empower citizens through self-sufficiency and sustainable development.[3]
Sizwe Ummah Nation | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Rasheed Ebrahim Gutta |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Split from | ANC |
| Ideology | |
| National Assembly seats | 0 / 400
|
| Provincial Legislatures | 0 / 430
|
History
editOrigin
editThe SUN was founded by a group of individuals who broke away from the African National Congress (ANC) primarily led by Rashid Gutta.[4][1][5]
The party aims to drive positive change and build a brighter future for all South Africans, regardless of their background or beliefs. The party's vision is to create a nation founded on integrity, justice, and equal opportunities for all, where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.[4]
Current structure and composition
editThe SUN has a central committee led by Ahmed Munzoor Shaik Emam as the president, with a secretary-general and other office bearers.[4][6]
Foreign policy and relations
editThe SUN has not articulated a clear foreign policy but has expressed support for African unity and solidarity with other African nations.[1]
Election results
editNational elections
edit| Election | Votes | Share of vote | Seats | +/– | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,016 | [Note 1]0.03% | 0 / 400
|
New | extraparliamentary |
Notes
edit- ^ 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.
Provincial elections
edit| Election[7] | 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 | 0.02 | 0/80 | 0.08 | 0/80 | 0.05 | 0/38 | 0.05 | 0/42 | ||||||||||
References
edit- ^ a b c "Sizwe Ummah Nation - Radio 786". 2024-05-03. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "Stop party politics, concentrate on building SA – SUN Party". www.polity.org.za. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "Sizwe Ummah Nation | CapeTown ETC". www.capetownetc.com. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ a b c https://www.iol.co.za/the-star/news/sizwe-ummah-nation-sun-political-party-unveils-businessman-rasheed-gutta-as-its-leader-fec79682-93f2-43ff-ad00-6674c82cd878
- ^ "SUN 2024 Election Manifesto". www.polity.org.za. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "Sizwe Ummah Nation (SUN)". Sizwe Ummah Nation (SUN). Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "NPE Results Dashboard 2024". results.elections.org.za. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
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