The United Congress is a South African political party formed by
Mluleki George
Mluleki Editor George (2 February 1948 – 5 January 2021) was a South African activist, politician and sports administrator. He served as a Deputy Minister of Defence from 2004 to 2008.
Political career
George joined the banned African Natio ...
in December 2013. George left the
Congress of the People (COPE), accusing its leader
Mosiuoa Lekota of ruling the party improperly.
The party formed 13 branches in
Mbhashe, and registered to contest a number of by-elections in the area, held in January 2014.
The party failed to win a seat, with a best of 6% in one ward, while in another ward the party failed to attract a single vote.
Election results
National elections
Provincial elections
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Eastern Cape
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Gauteng
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Kwazulu-Natal
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Limpopo
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Mpumalanga
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North-West
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Northern Cape
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Western Cape
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2014
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References
External links
2013 establishments in South Africa
Political parties established in 2013
Political parties in South Africa
Socialist parties in South Africa
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