Sizwe Ummah Nation
The Sizwe Ummah Natione (SUNP) is a minor political party in South Africa that seeks to promote Islamic values and principles.[1] Its stated goal is to empower citizens through self-sufficiency and sustainable development.[2]
Sizwe Ummah Nation | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Rasheed Ebrahim Gutta |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Split from | ANC |
| Ideology | |
| National Assembly seats | 0 / 400
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| Provincial Legislatures | 0 / 430
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History
Origin
The SUNP was founded by a group of individuals who broke away from the African National Congress (ANC) primarily led by Rashid Gutta. The SUNP's ideology is centered around socialism.[3][1][4]
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.[3]
Current structure and composition
The SUNP has a central committee led by Ahmed Munzoor Shaik Emam as the president, with a secretary-general and other office bearers.[3][5]
Foreign policy and relations
The SUNP has not articulated a clear foreign policy but has expressed support for African unity and solidarity with other African nations.[6] The AMCP has been criticized for its lack of clear policies and its perceived opportunism in breaking away from the ANC.[1][7][8]
Election results
National elections
| Election | Votes | Share of vote | Seats | +/– | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,016 | [Note 1]0.03% | 0 / 400 |
New | extraparliamentary |
Notes
- 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
| Election[9] | 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
- "Sizwe Ummah Nation - Radio 786". 2024-05-03. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- "Sizwe Ummah Nation | CapeTown ETC". www.capetownetc.com. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- 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.
- admin (2024-04-21). "Rasheed Gutta, Premier Candidate for SUN, Amplifies Voices of Neglected Artists and Disadvantaged Communities". ALEX REPORTER. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- Dube, Aaron. "Sun to shine on Mzansi artists!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- "Stop party politics, concentrate on building SA – SUN Party". www.polity.org.za. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- "NPE Results Dashboard 2024". results.elections.org.za. Retrieved 2024-06-14.