RISE Mzansi and MOVE have joined forces to increase their chances of winning the elections next year.
The merger of the two new political parties was announced in Parktown north, Joburg on Monday, 13 November.
RISE national chairwoman, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa said her party was ready to provide Mzansi with a credible political alternative that will lead the next generation of growth and transformation of society and the country.
“The opportunity to bring about meaningful and lasting change is in the hands of the voters, not politicians,” she said.
She said MOVE is a youth-led and focused political party.
Ramokgopa said they signed a memorandum of understanding which will see a consolidation of their efforts towards the 2024 national and provincial elections.
“MOVE is a registered political party and will remain as such, but they have elected not to register to contest and will instead join forces with RISE Mzansi and contest under RISE Mzansi,” she said.
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MOVE president, David Kabwa won the presidential SRC elections at the University of Pretoria twice as an independent candidate and has been involved in youth issues across the country.
The 26-year-old is a PhD candidate in international relations and has served in various multilateral organisations and bodies.
According to the agreement, all campaigning done by Kabwa will solely be done under RISE Mzansi and he will participate in the public candidate nomination campaign to the exclusion of MOVE.
The parties will individually and jointly engage in fundraising activities for the campaign.
“We cannot stress it enough, but in 2024 we truly have an opportunity to change the fortunes of South Africa and begin building a safe, prosperous, equal and united South Africa, where everyone, regardless of birth, race, sex, gender, ethnicity or social status, can live a happy and dignified life,” said Ramokgopa.
