Alliance of Citizens for Change | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | ACC |
| Leader | Masizole Mnqasela |
| Founder | Masizole Mnqasela |
| Founded | 15 July 2023 |
| Slogan | The change we all need |
| National Assembly seats | 0 / 400
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| Provincial Legislatures | 0 / 430
|
The Alliance of Citizens for Change (ACC) is a South African political party founded by expelled Democratic Alliance member and former speaker of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, Masizole Mnqasela, in July 2023.
Formation
Masizole Mnqasela was a member of the Democratic Alliance for more than two decades and served in various positions, including as the Speaker of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. He was expelled from the DA in November 2022 for making disparaging remarks about the party amid him facing allegations of fraud. [1] In June 2023, he announced that he was joining a new civil movement.[2]
On 15 July 2023, Mnqasela announced the formation of the Alliance of Citizens for Change (ACC) at the Rocklands Civic Centre in Mitchells Plain.[3][4]
In August 2023, the councillor for ward 7 of the Swartland Local Municipality, Basil Stanley, joined the party.[5]
References
- ↑ "DA Western Cape terminates Masizole Mnqasela's membership - eNCA". www.enca.com. 2022-11-29. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ↑ Charles, Marvin. "Mnqasela to join civil movement after leaving DA on bitter terms". News24. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ↑ Felix, Jason. "'We need real change now': Ousted DA leader Masizole Mnqasela launches his new party in Cape Town". News24. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ↑ "Purple opposition eater? There's a new political party on the block and it promises loyalty". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ↑ Siyo, Athandile (31 August 2023). "DA councillor joins Mnqasela's newly formed ACC". Independent Online. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
