A record low voter turnout in Monday’s local government elections and declining support for the two major political parties proves that South Africans want a new system of governance, says the One South Africa (OSA) movement in a media statement released today. Likewise it says a pilot model focused on […]
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OSA, independent candidates sign ‘People’s Pledge’
The One South Africa Movement (OSA) and representatives of 12 independent organisations contesting the Local Government Elections on November 1 signed a “People’s Pledge” in Gauteng today. The pledge comprises a set of guiding principles that independents will champion and a promise of what independent organisations will do in government […]
OSA welcomes local government elections, ready to support independents
“This is the start of a great transition birthing. Green shoots are all around us,” said elated Christian marketplace leader and One South Africa (OSA) movement activist Dr Mike Louis following yesterday’s announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that local government elections are going ahead on October 27. Louis was at […]
INTERVIEW: Now is time for Church to speak up for true democracy — Mmusi Maimane
South African citizens are desperate for accountable leaders who come from their own communities said Mmusi Maimane founder of the One South Africa Movement in an interview this week after a 10-day trip across the country to identify leaders to stand as independent candidates in the next general election. The […]
Groundbreaking ‘Direct Election Bill’: getting ready to lead in a nation falling apart — Michael Louis
In an article on the Direct Election Bill that was launched yesterday and which will be tabled in Parliament next week, Christian marketplace leader Dr Michael Louis invites South Africans to seize a unique opportunity to participate in a process aimed at putting governmental power in the hands of the […]