Multi-Party Charter growing and ready for 2024 national elections

The Multi-Party Charter is delighted to welcome two new parties to its group. In a statement released, the charter said it looks forward to working together in 2024 and with all sectors of civil society to put the country back onto a trajectory of progress and prosperity for all.

“It is time for us South Africans to realise and act on the knowledge that we are better together,” the charter said in their statement. 

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TWO PARTIES JOIN THE MULTI-PARTY CHARTER

The charter announced that the Ekhethu People’s Party (EPP) and United Christian Democratic Party (UCDP) have joined them. 

“The Ekhethu People’s Party is a good fit, being broadly aligned with the Charter’s core governing principles. The EPP is based in Gauteng and will be contesting nationally in 2024. We are confident that the EPP will win many votes from former ANC voters who have become disillusioned with the ANC,” the charter said. 

“The United Christian Democratic Party is also a welcomed addition to our group, being equally committed to our core principles. The UCDP was founded in 1977 by Lucas Mangope and is most active in North West Province, where we are confident they will be able to win many votes from disgruntled former ANC voters.”

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MULTI-PARTY CHARTER OFFERS VOTERS AN ALTERNATIVE GOVERNMENT

The Multi-Party Charter has explained in its statement that its formation in 2023 has altered South Africa’s political landscape. It has produced a new centre of power which can offer voters an alternative government in 2024 with a credible pathway to power. That will be a government based on winning principles. 

“These principles bind us as parties to the Charter agreement. We call on South Africans to join us in uniting around these core principles, no matter our great diversity,” the charter added.

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They are a commitment to:

• The South African Constitution, the rule of law, and equality before the law;

• Decentralising power to the lowest effective level of government;

• Accountable, transparent government with zero tolerance for corruption;

• Capable government that spends public money efficiently to deliver quality services to all;

• Caring government that puts people first and prioritises the poor;

• An open market economy;

• Policies guided by evidence that they produce positive results for society; and

• Redress our unjust past by promoting non-racialism and unity in our diversity.

“Only a government based on these principles will be able to ensure a growing economy, energy security, law and order, a sustainable social safety net, quality education, healthcare and basic services for all. Ahead of the 2024 general election, the Multi-Party Charter For South Africa will be working hard to unite South Africans behind these principles, so that together we can bring the change our nation so urgently needs,” the charter said in its statement.

They have wished South Africans a safe and happy festive season that will usher in a year of enormous opportunity for our country. 

“We look forward to working with you to turn that opportunity into real change that improves the lives of everyone living in this beloved country,” the multi-party concluded.

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