Gateway News learned today of a call on South Africa citizens to write to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to oppose the registration of a political party “Islamic State of Africa (ISA)” — a name that closely resembles jihadist groups associated with terror and Christian persecution in the Middle East and Africa.
According to an IEC notice of the application, dated May 5, the public has 14 days from the date of publication of the notice to object to the intended registration by submitting a written notice to the chief electoral officer. Objections can be emailed to info@elections.org.za.
The call to action, together with a model letter of objection for sending to the IEC, is posted on the WhatsApp group of Heal the Nation, a prayer platform, who confirmed with the IEC that they had indeed received an application to register “Islamic State of Africa”. The identity of the applicants is not disclosed in the application. Heal the Nation urges citizens to share the call to action widely.
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The model letter reads:
[Your Full Name]
[Your ID Number]
[Your Address]
[Your Contact Number]
[Email Address]
Date: [Insert today’s date]
To:
The Chief Electoral Officer
Electoral Commission of South Africa
[Insert correct IEC office address or email if submitting electronically]
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Subject: Objection to the Registration of Political Party – Islamic State of Africa (ISA)
Dear Chief Electoral Officer,
I am writing to formally object to the registration of the political party named Islamic State of Africa (ISA) as published in the notice dated 05 May 2025.
Grounds for Objection:
- Name Association with Extremism: The name “Islamic State of Africa” closely resembles known extremist and terrorist groups such as “Islamic State” (ISIS/ISIL). This similarity is likely to incite fear, confusion, and division among the public and could be perceived as glorifying or legitimizing such groups.
- Public Safety and National Unity: The name and symbol may pose a threat to national security and social cohesion by invoking ideologies historically associated with violence, oppression, and terrorism. This is inconsistent with the democratic values enshrined in the Constitution of South Africa.
- Potential Violation of Section 16 of the Electoral Commission Act: The registration of a party bearing such a name could be seen as promoting or inciting hatred, violence, or intimidation, which violates the principles of the Act.
- Offensive Symbolism: The party’s symbol and messaging (“Free all of Mankind”) in combination with its name may be interpreted as a radical or militant agenda, raising concerns about its intentions and public perception.
In light of the above, I urge the Commission to reject this application in the interest of public safety, democratic integrity, and social harmony.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Signature]
[Your Printed Name]
The proposal to register the name “Islamic State” as a SA political party should raise the concern of Christians and anybody who values freedom. The name Islamic State gained prominence in 2014, when a Sunni jihadist group, first known as ISIS or ISIL and later as IS, seized control of large areas of Iraq and Syria and declared a caliphate, claiming control of the global Muslim community. The group was notorious for its brutality, including the mass execution of civilians, beheadings, and the enslavement of Yazidi women and children. In 2015 the execution of 20 Egyptian Christians in Libya by a group afilliated with IS shocked the world. While a US-led coalition dismantled the “caliphate” in the Middle East, IS and afilliated terror groups are active in large areas of Africa, including SA’s neighbour, Mozambique.
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No Islamic rule in South Africa.The foundation of Freedom in Christ must remain. We do not need any oppressive and violent Islamic system. The UK is in chaos because of Islam. We need peace in this Nation. Nkosi sikeleli Afrika.
We donot need an islamic state we need Jesuss. And freedom in Christ to live for His Glory alone. We need peace and unity in S.A. We have been praying for a Spritual brekthrough for this nation for years. We declare freedom from satans bondage in Jesus name. AMEN.
We as Christians we believe that everybody has a right to do what he believes so now if Islamic political party comes in shows that our rights will be taken away from us as Christians so I don’t think it’s a good idea to oppose someone believes so am not supporting it this Islamic party
No terror group should have a voice in SA. We can’t even handle the problems that already exist and this will be extremely bad for this country. We should spend our days in fasting and praying for SA & our leaders, and for the future of our children.
If we allow this group of people to have a legal footprint in our country and continent, we will not blame God if we see a version of Hamas taking control. We reject this by all means in the name of Yeshua our Savior
South Africa cannot afford to have this party because of what it represents. It should not be registered at IEC. This is for the sake of our children and generations to come.
I strongly object it will certainly put an end to religious freedom
I do not stand for this party to be registered as a political party
I do not support the registration of this political party because I do not support Islamic ideology
No to the Muslim Political Party
I refuse this party to be register as a political party
I stand against the Islamic party registration in our country. I am a Christian who is free in religion and staying in the democratic SA and having freedom since 1994. I say a big No to IEC registration of ISA
A definite NO
I say no to the regular of the Islamic party we want peace in South Africa
No to the Islamic state.
No to the islamization of South Africa.
Look at Lebanon, Yemen, Nigeria, Syria where Islamization takes over
In God Almighty alone we trust for the future of this nation.
I strongly appose even the idea of a party like that! We have a constitution that allows freedom of religion.
We see the devistation everywhere in the world where religious groups like this try to force their believes on to people.
We are a peaceful nation despite our differences. Keep something like this out!
A DEFINITE NO NO NO.!!!
JUST LOOK AT EUROPE LOST THEIR IDENTITY.
I stand against Islamic in our country based on their principles. Im a Christian who is free in religion and staying in the democratic SA and having freedom since 1994. I say a big No to IEC registration of ISA
A Definite no
I strongly appose even the idea of a party like that! We have a constitution that allows freedom of religion., I totally disagree with such kind of amendment everywhere in the world where religious groups like this try to force their believes on other, it is a big NOooo. From me.
We are a peaceful nation despite our differences. Keep something like this out!
MAY OUR HEAVEN FATHER BRING PEACE AND RESTORATION AND PROTECTION OVER THE INOCENT AND ALL HIS PEOPLE IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME THROUGH THE WORLD. AMEN N AMEN
Definitely not appropriate for our vision of Africa
I strongly oppose the registration of the Islamic party.
I oppose this registration of this Islamic party at the IEC. This is a Christian Country and we need Jesus not radicals destroying it like they are doing overseas!!! So no to a Islamic Party.
We all know that Islam suppresses women and don’t believe in women’s right. I don’t support such ideologies. They also encourage, racism too.
Definitely oppose registration of this party, there’s no room for arguments. Jesus Christ is the only way the truth and the life. We must and will always stand for the truth.
I oppose Islamic state in South Africa.
I am against the registration of this group as it pose a treat to our freedom in SA.
I stand against Islamic in our country based on their principles. Im a Christian who is free in religion and staying in the democratic SA and having freedom since 1994. I say a big No to IEC registration of ISA
Africa, and South Africa more specific, need Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God! Jesus is the WAY the TRUTH and LIFE!
I acknowledge and claim Him as the ONLY WAY to God the Father — without Christ, eternal Hell awaits the sinner who rejects God’s offer to live in His House for all eternity. Ishmael is the father of the godless Islamic regime, born of flesh and disobedience. Ishmael opposes Isaac, God’s promised son to Abraham and Sarah. May God forbid the registration of the Islamic Party at the IEC. We must pray!!
No no no. I opposes this registration.
A definite no to an Islamic party. Their record speaks for itself. No. No. No!!!
I am against this terrorist rogue party being registered in our Country. There is enough trouble in the rest of the world with regards to Islamist. No no no
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No no , to the Islamic state….Not in South Africa , no ways
No, never, not at all ..I stand against the registration of isa political party in this country, we are of christians, we are not going to inviting trouble in our country, lets protect this land for the future generation.
no to this in Jesus name whom the son of GOD SETS FREE ARE FREE INDEED….
A definite No
I strongly oppose registration of a terror group (ISA) in South Africa. If we love our children and the next generations to come, we all have to display a United front and stand against this terrorists.