African Transformation Movement (ATM) president Vuyo Zungula has expressed his support for like-minded parties, such as the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), that seek to improve the lives of Black Africans in the country.
The recent manifesto launch of the EFF saw supporters painting the Moses Mabhida Stadium in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) red in preparation for this year’s national and provincial elections.
Addressing the Red Berets during the launch, Zungula emphasized the need for the majority ethno-racial group of South Africa to unlearn the culture of “hate” towards each other.
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He highlighted the detrimental impact of the belief that different parties wearing different coloured t-shirts should fight against one another and harbour animosity. Zungula stated, “Black people have been taught to hate each other, they have been taught not to work together.”
The ATM President urged “progressive parties” to unite and work together to rescue the country. He emphasized the importance of a new Constitution that supports land expropriation without compensation, which requires a two-thirds majority in Parliament.
Zungula emphasized that unity among black people is crucial in addressing the persistent poverty in their communities, stating, “Let’s unite as black people so we can change the lives of black people.”
Zungula also called on parties to protect voters during the upcoming elections, expressing concerns about potential election fraud.
He emphasized the need to guard votes and protect each other’s interests, particularly in areas where the ATM has party agents but the EFF does not. Zungula assured that the ATM party agents would defend and protect the interests of the EFF in those voting stations.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce the date of the 2024 general elections before the end of this month, according to Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya.
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has previously indicated that the elections could take place between May and August 2024, provided that Ramaphosa proclaims by February.
The final determination of the election date rests with the president in consultation with the IEC. As mandated by the Constitution, South Africa must conduct elections within 90 days of the end of the term of the current Parliament, which is in May.
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