United Independent Front
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The United Independent Front (UIF) is a political party
in South Africa
. It is a break-away party of the United Democratic Movement (UDM). As of 2006, it is led by Malizole Diko. He and Nomakhaya Mdaka are the sole members of parliament
and left the UDM on 15 September 2005 during the floor crossing
period.
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Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. It is a break-away party of the United Democratic Movement (UDM). As of 2006, it is led by Malizole Diko. He and Nomakhaya Mdaka are the sole members of parliament
Parliament of South Africa
The Parliament of South Africa is South Africa's legislature and under the country's current Constitution is composed of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces....
and left the UDM on 15 September 2005 during the floor crossing
Floor crossing (South Africa)
Floor crossing in South Africa was a controversial system under which Members of Parliament, Members of Provincial Legislatures and Local Government councillors could change political party and take their seats with them when they did so...
period.
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