Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Ferial Haffajee
Published on 2024-04-07 13:02:12
Ferial Haffajee is the author of an article about the UDM manifesto, which aims to end the coalition free-for-all and ban forced marriages. The manifesto also emphasizes the importance of treating traditional leaders with special respect. Published on April 7, 2024, in the Maverick News section, the article covers various key themes such as a sustainable world, age of accountability, learning and job creation, and safety and belonging.
The UDM manifesto addresses a wide range of issues, including politics, climate change, crime, corruption, the economy, education, global policy, governance, health, jobs, land, migration, power cuts, traditional leaders, and transport. General Bantu Holomisa, the leader of UDM, highlights the importance of stability in economic policy and calls for the regulation of coalition governments to prevent political intimidation and ensure service delivery.
In terms of climate change, the manifesto prioritizes addressing past imbalances, achieving a balance between green energy migration and development goals, and regulating the trade of hides, ivory, and rhino horn. The UDM proposes solutions for addressing crime and corruption, including creating special corruption courts, enhancing communication between justice ministries, and banning forced marriages.
On the economic front, the manifesto advocates for fiscal responsibility, stable economic policy, and supporting entrepreneurship-led growth. It also emphasizes the importance of infrastructure-led growth, local government support for small traders, and partnerships for skills transfer. In education, the UDM proposes reintroducing school inspectors, reopening vocational training colleges, and supporting fee-free tertiary education.
Regarding global policy, the UDM manifesto emphasizes sovereignty, independence, and advancing African initiatives. In governance, the manifesto calls for restoring the powers of accounting officers, reducing reliance on consultants, and measuring the effectiveness of departments based on services delivered. The UDM also supports a hybrid electoral system of proportional representation and a constituency-based system.
On health, job creation, land issues, migration, and power cuts, the manifesto offers specific policy proposals and solutions. Notably, the UDM manifesto highlights the need for public-private partnerships to address issues such as Eskom’s monopoly and the respect and authority of traditional leaders.
Overall, the UDM manifesto provides a clear and reasonable political platform, focusing on addressing key challenges in South Africa through a combination of policy measures and practical solutions. Holomisa’s commitment to good governance, accountability, and respect for traditional leaders is evident throughout the manifesto. By outlining concrete actions to tackle various social, economic, and political issues, the UDM aims to position itself as a credible and responsible political force in the upcoming elections.
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