Good Governance
Economy
Infrastructure
Environment
Safety And Security
Key Points
- Good Governance
- Economy
- Role Of Faith-based Organisations
- International Relations
- Protecting The Environment
- Safety
- Security
- Intelligence
- Justice And Defence
Land Reform Policies
- Proposed Economic Indaba To Address Land Reform
- Including Expropriation Without Compensation Discussions
Implementation Policies
- Partner With Local And International Companies For Mentorship Programs
- Reintroduce Voluntary National Service
- Intensify Skills Development And Empowerment
- Ensure Public Transport Accessibility For People With Disabilities
- Regulate And Monitor Traditional Healing
- Support For Small Business Development Through Alternative Financing And Mentorship
- Promote Renewable Energy And Address Loadshedding
- Infrastructure Maintenance And Development For Job Creation
- Comprehensive Approach To Crime Prevention With Community Participation
- Address Healthcare Infrastructure And Service Accessibility
- Educational Reforms With Enhanced Resources And Technology Integration.
BEE Policy Position
- While The Manifesto Does Not Explicitly Detail The Udm’s Position On Black Economic Empowerment (bee)
- It Emphasizes Broad Economic Reforms
- Job Creation
- And Support For Smmes As Part Of Its Vision For Economic Justice And Inclusivity. The Focus On Enterprise Development
- Reducing Unemployment
- And Addressing Loadshedding Suggests An Approach Aimed At Creating A Conducive Environment For Economic Empowerment Of Historically Disadvantaged South Africans. The Udm Advocates For Policies That Seem To Prioritize Economic Transformation And Social Equity
- Which Align With The Broader Objectives Of Bee
- Though Specific Strategies Or Critiques Of Current Bee Implementations Are Not Directly Mentioned.
Crime Safety Initiatives
- Proposals For Enhancing Safety And Security
- Including Reorganisation Of Police And Defence Forces
Education Reform Strategies
- Establishing A Permanent Commission On Education To Ensure Curriculum Stability; Creating Savings Accounts For Tertiary Education Funded By The State And Private Sector For Children Attending No-fee Schools; Reopening Teacher Training Colleges With Imposed National Standards For Resources And Qualifications; Reintroducing School Inspectors To Address Attendance And Teacher Effectiveness; Enhancing Funding For Educational Resources Including Textbooks
- Labs
- And Technology; Emphasizing Adult Basic Education With A Focus On Employable Skills
- Involving Private Sector Investment; Reopening And Starting New Vocational Training Centers For Skill Development; Supporting Fee-free Tertiary Education For Students From Poor And Working-class Families
- Monitored As An Economic Investment.
Healthcare Policy
- The Udm Proposes To Enhance Healthcare Infrastructure And Maintenance
- Ensuring Hygiene At Clinics Is Significantly Improved. It Emphasizes Making Health Services More Accessible
- Especially To The Poor
- By Addressing The Need For Closer Healthcare Facilities And Improving Referral Mechanisms For Specialized Care. The Policy Also Includes Integrating Nutrition Guidance And Family Planning Into Primary Healthcare And Calls For The Regulation Of Traditional Healing Practices To Ensure Safety And Respect For Cultural Practices. The Overarching Goal Is To Ensure A High Standard Of Healthcare For All South Africans
- With Particular Attention To The Underserved And Rural Populations.
Infrastructure Development
- Focus On Infrastructure Maintenance And Development
- Including Energy And Transport
Regional Focus
- The Udm Focuses On Revitalizing Rural Areas Through Support And Oversight For Rural Municipalities
- Redeveloping Irrigation Schemes
- Initiating Catchment Area Research And Infrastructure Development
- And Reintroducing Tax Incentives For Rural Enterprise. It Emphasizes The Importance Of Traditional Leadership In Promoting Rural Needs And Aspirations. These Initiatives Aim To Create Employment Opportunities
- Enhance Agricultural Productivity
- And Support Rural Economies To Address Historical Imbalances And Prevent Rapid Urbanization.
Energy Policy
- Strategies To Address Loadshedding And Promote Renewable Energy
Environmental Stances
- Commitment To Environmental Protection And Sustainable Development
Foreign Policy Views
- Advocacy For Balanced International Relations And Prioritisation Of National Interests
Social Welfare Programs
- The Udm Proposes Comprehensive Social Welfare Programs Including Mentorship And Employment Initiatives For Youth
- Support For Small Business Development To Foster Economic Independence
- Empowerment Of Women Through Equal Opportunities And Community Projects
- Rights And Inclusion Programs For People With Disabilities
- And An Integrated Health Response To Drug Abuse. These Programs Aim To Address The Needs Of Marginalized Groups And Foster A More Inclusive And Equitable Society.
Youth Empowerment Initiatives
- The Udm Proposes Youth Empowerment Initiatives Focused On Mentorship Programs In Partnership With Local And International Companies
- Voluntary National Service In State Institutions
- Intensification Of Skills Development And Empowerment Programmes
- And Government-funded Leadership Programmes For Youth. These Initiatives Aim To Equip Youth With The Necessary Skills
- Experience
- And Understanding Needed For Economic Participation And Civic Engagement
- Addressing The Challenges Of Unemployment And Social Exclusion And Fostering A Foundation For Inter-generational Solidarity And Future Societal Development.
Cultural Heritage Preservation
- While The Udm Manifesto For The 2024 Elections Does Not Explicitly Detail Specific Cultural Heritage Preservation Initiatives
- It Emphasizes The Importance Of Environmental Conservation And The Role Of Traditional Leadership. These Areas Indirectly Contribute To The Preservation Of Cultural Heritage By Recognizing The Significance Of Natural Environments And Traditional Societal Structures
- Which Are Integral To South Africa’s Cultural Identity.
Public Transportation Policies
- Proposal For High-speed Rail System And Public Transport System Overhaul