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Today I held a frank engagement with the United States Ambassador to South Africa, L. Brent Bozell III, where I emphasised the need for honest dialogue to address recent strains in relations between South Africa and the United States. I stressed that misinformation about our country must be confronted with facts and direct engagement with South Africans, while encouraging renewed cooperation to strengthen our longstanding partnership and advance peace and economic development.

The UDM has written to the Speaker of the National Assembly asking why Parliament is refusing to honour Tata Mosiuoa Lekota ahead of his funeral this Saturday. Lekota chaired the inaugural National Council of Provinces in South Africa’s first democratic Parliament. Why the double standard? #MosiuoaLekota #TataLekota #UDM #Parliament @KwankwaNLS

The UDM in the Eastern Cape notes reports that Buffalo City mayor Princess Faku is the subject of a matter before the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). Electoral integrity must be protected and public resources must never be used for partisan advantage. The IEC process must proceed independently and transparently. #UDM #BuffaloCity #IEC #Accountability @BulelaniBobs123

Sport unites South Africans, but it must also reflect our constitutional values. The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has requested parliamentary oversight on the handling of our complaint to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) regarding remarks by Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos. tinyurl.com/4r6vsk8n #UDM #Equality @KwankwaNLS

Eastern Cape State of the Province: After 32 years of ANC rule and 7 years under this Premier, fragmentation is no longer transitional. It is systemic. #SOPA2026 must answer one question: if the plans look good on paper, why do results remain fragile? In 2026, voters will judge performance, not promises. #EasternCape #UDM #LocalGovernmentElections2026 #Accountability #DeliveryNotPromises #UDM2026

Wishing Ms Thandi Nontenja, MP and UDM National Treasurer a very happy birthday. May the year ahead bring you strength, good health and continued wisdom as you serve our Movement and our people. #HappyBirthday #UDM #Leadership @Thandi_Nontenja

In the NCOP today, the UDM made one thing clear: vision without enforcement is empty. We called for real security coordination, skills funding that produces results, and accountability at the PIC. South Africa needs performance, not speeches. #SONA2026 #UDM #DeliveryMatters #Accountability

The UDM supports SONA 2026, but support does not mean silence. In the NCOP debate, Mr Mandla Peter, MP called for a coordinated security plan with clear timeframes, stronger capacity in the National Prosecuting Authority, meaningful reform of the SETAs so that skills funding delivers real productivity, and accountability at the Public Investment Corporation. South Africans deserve enforcement, implementation and results. #SONA2026 #UDM #Accountability #Security #NPA #PIC #SkillsDevelopment

The United Democratic Movement stands firm: equality and dignity must be protected without weakening constitutional freedoms. We have formally called for review of the Hate Speech Act before implementation. #UDM #ConstitutionalDemocracy #FreedomOfExpression #ReligiousFreedom #RuleOfLaw @KwankwaNLS

UDM President Bantu Holomisa used his allocated time in the #SONA2026 debate to emphasise one clear message: implementation must follow promises. Security, consequence management and lawful accountability remain essential to restoring stability and public confidence. Watch the delivered portion of his address here. 🇿🇦 #UDM #GNU

The UDM supports the call for urgency, accountability and measurable implementation under the Government of National Unity. Security, consequence management and constitutional alignment remain central to restoring stability and public trust. Read the full speech by President Bantu Holomisa delivered during the #SONA2026 debate. 🇿🇦 #UDM #GNU

Catch Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, UDM Deputy President, live tonight on Vukani FM alongside other political parties @KwankwaNLS