Sizwe Ummah Nation

Sizwe Ummah Nation
LeaderRasheed Ebrahim Gutta
Founded2024
Split fromANC
Ideology
National Assembly seats
0 / 400
Provincial Legislatures
0 / 430

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]

History

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Origin

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The 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

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The 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

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The SUN has not articulated a clear foreign policy but has expressed support for African unity and solidarity with other African nations.[1]

Election results

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National Assembly elections

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Election Party leader Votes Share of vote Seats +/– Government
2024 Rasheed Ebrahim Gutta 5,016 0.03%[a]
0 / 400
New Extra-parliamentary
  1. ^ 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

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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

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  1. ^ a b c "Sizwe Ummah Nation - Radio 786". 2024-05-03. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  2. ^ "Stop party politics, concentrate on building SA – SUN Party". www.polity.org.za. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  3. ^ "Sizwe Ummah Nation | CapeTown ETC". www.capetownetc.com. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  4. ^ 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
  5. ^ "SUN 2024 Election Manifesto". www.polity.org.za. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  6. ^ "Sizwe Ummah Nation (SUN)". Sizwe Ummah Nation (SUN). Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  7. ^ "NPE Results Dashboard 2024". results.elections.org.za. Retrieved 2024-06-14.