The Sizwe Ummah Natione (SUN) is a minor political party in South Africa that seeks to promote Islamic values and principles. Its stated goal is to empower citizens through self-sufficiency and sustainable development. 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.https://www.iol.co.za/the-star/news/sizwe-ummah-nation-sun-political-party-unveils-businessman-rasheed-gutta-as-its-leader-fec79682-93f2-43ff-ad00-6674c82cd878
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.
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.
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.
Election results
National Assembly elections
!Election !Party leader !Votes ! Share of vote !Seats ! +/– ! Government |- !2024 |Rasheed Ebrahim Gutta |5,016 |0.03% | |New
Provincial elections
! rowspan=2 | Election ! colspan=2 | Eastern Cape ! colspan=2 | Free State ! colspan=2 | Gauteng ! colspan=2 | Kwazulu-Natal ! colspan=2 | Limpopo ! colspan=2 | Mpumalanga ! colspan=2 | North-West ! colspan=2 | Northern Cape ! colspan=2 | Western Cape |- ! % !! Seats ! % !! Seats ! % !! Seats ! % !! Seats ! % !! Seats ! % !! Seats ! % !! Seats ! % !! Seats ! % !! Seats |- ! 2024
| 0.02 || 0/80 | 0.08 || 0/80
| 0.05 || 0/38
| 0.05 || 0/42
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