Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane has announced the formation of an alliance with seven independent political parties ahead of the upcoming national and provincial elections.
The alliance, aimed at fostering significant political change in South Africa, marks a departure from traditional party politics and embraces a collective approach under the BOSA banner.
“No one party can stand alone and represent the will of many vastly diverse communities across the country in parliament,” Maimane stated.
BOSA is the ‘mother body’ with the groupings
“Rather, it will take smaller groupings of citizens who are community-based to all coalesce under one umbrella body.”
The BOSA Alliance, as it is termed, brings together parties that have agreed not to contest the 2024 elections as individual entities. Instead, they will campaign collectively under the BOSA banner.
Among the seven parties that have joined the alliance are the Mopani Independent Movement and Lentswe La Batho. Also Abantu Integrity Movement, Moretele Independent Civic Organization and New Horizon Movement. Movement of the People, and African Change Academy are also part of the alliance.
These parties have committed to supporting BOSA and its candidates in the upcoming elections. Though each has their own regional bases and strengths.
Maimane affirmed that the alliance is not limited to the 2024 elections. He said it extends to the next local government elections in 2026.
Alliance will support BOSA beyond national elections
Parties within the alliance are set to benefit from BOSA’s support in campaigning for their organisations in the 2026 elections.
The agreement between BOSA and the seven parties includes pledges to restore meritocracy to the civil service. To also protect the constitution, and seek to bring in more like-minded political parties. This to strengthen the alliance’s presence in parliament.
The parties have committed to sharing polling data, voter registration efforts, and technical capacity building. This in order to enhance their collective impact.
In his address, Maimane emphasised the urgency of the alliance. He said: “Thirty years into democracy and there is a generation that has never seen the system of governance work. We need to be willing to take the responsibility of making our country work into our own hands.”
