Sizwe Ummah Nation

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Sizwe Ummah Nation
Leader Rasheed Ebrahim Gutta
Founded2024
Split from ANC
Ideology
National Assembly seats
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Provincial Legislatures
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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]

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History

Origin

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

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

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

National Assembly elections

ElectionParty leaderVotesShare of voteSeats+/–Government
2024 Rasheed Ebrahim Gutta5,0160.03% [lower-alpha 1]
0 / 400
NewExtra-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

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 0.020/800.080/800.050/380.050/42

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