United Africans Transformation (UAT)

Founded: 2022.

United Africans Transformation is a South African party launched in November 2022 and led by Wonder Mahlatsi. Its published manifesto describes radical economic transformation, nationalisation of mineral resources, free tertiary education, expanded coal and nuclear generation, and land redistribution. It won one National Assembly seat in the 2024 general election.

Official website: https://www.uat2023.org.za/

Not yet reviewed by a human. These positions were placed by reading the sources below; each one links to the document it came from.

8 of 15 axes have a cited position. Axes without a published position are marked as such and are never scored.

Positions

Economy: state or market — -1.50

State-led: the state owns or directs key industries, sets prices and plans investment.Market-led: private ownership, deregulation, lower taxes and a smaller state.

State-led: the state owns or directs key industries, sets prices and plans investment.

UAT advocates for the nationalisation of all mineral resources and the beneficiation of raw materials within the country to provide sustainable, quality jobs and economic growth.

Manifesto (Internet Archive copy of uat2023.org.za/manifesto) , Water & Minerals (manifesto; accessed 2026-10-18)

Land reform and expropriation — -0.75

Expropriation without compensation and state custodianship of land.Strong property rights; redistribution only through willing-buyer/willing-seller and the courts.

Leaning towards: expropriation without compensation and state custodianship of land.

UAT stands committed to transforming historical injustices into opportunities for all South Africans. By championing equitable land redistribution, fostering education and inclusivity, and ensuring transparent governance, the UAT aims to create a future where every citizen can contribute to and benefit from the nation's prosperity.

Manifesto (Internet Archive copy of uat2023.org.za/manifesto) , Land & Agriculture (manifesto; accessed 2026-10-18)

BEE and race-based redress — -1.25

Race-based redress expanded: BEE, employment equity and ownership targets enforced.Race-based redress phased out or replaced by non-racial, class-based or need-based measures.

Leaning towards: race-based redress expanded: bee, employment equity and ownership targets enforced.

We believe any political and economic policy formation that doesn’t factor in the economic transformation of Africans is bound to fail and will further entrench corruption, poverty, inequality, and crime.

Manifesto (Internet Archive copy of uat2023.org.za/manifesto) , Birds Eye View (manifesto; accessed 2026-10-18)

Labour market — No published position found

No published position found. This axis does not count towards the match.

Healthcare and NHI — -0.50

Universal public health care: a publicly funded and publicly provided National Health Insurance with a smaller private sector.Private provision: medical schemes and market competition carry most of the system, with a smaller public role.

Between the two poles

Our mission is to provide compassionate and comprehensive support to individuals from birth to grave. We will provide housing, water, electricity and healthcare services to deserving indigent citizens.

Manifesto (Internet Archive copy of uat2023.org.za/manifesto) , Health & Social Wellfare (manifesto; accessed 2026-10-18)

Education — -1.25

State-directed schooling: a central curriculum, expanded free public education and tighter regulation of independent schools.Parental choice: independent schools, charter-type models and market mechanisms in education.

Leaning towards: state-directed schooling: a central curriculum, expanded free public education and tighter regulation of independent schools.

UAT will provide free education in tertiary institutions and introduce one educational system in all schools while advancing nutritional programs from the foundation phase to higher education institutions.

Manifesto (Internet Archive copy of uat2023.org.za/manifesto) , Education & Training (manifesto; accessed 2026-10-18)

Crime and policing — -0.50

Enforcement-first: more police and soldiers on the streets, harsher sentences, fewer procedural limits on the state.Prevention-first: community policing, restorative justice, and civil-liberties safeguards.

Between the two poles

Strengthen law enforcement and justice systems through increased police presence, advanced surveillance technology, and judicial reforms. Social interventions and empowerment strategies include prioritising education, rehabilitation programs, and youth engagement to reduce the appeal of criminal activities.

Manifesto (Internet Archive copy of uat2023.org.za/manifesto) , Crime & Corruption (manifesto; accessed 2026-10-18)

Immigration — No published position found

No published position found. This axis does not count towards the match.

Energy and climate — +1.25

Rapid decarbonisation: coal phase-out, renewable generation and climate commitments prioritised.Energy security first: continued coal, gas or nuclear generation and a slower transition.

Leaning towards: energy security first: continued coal, gas or nuclear generation and a slower transition.

Increase the capacity of coal-power generation and implement a massive maintenance program for the existing coal-powered power stations while gradually phasing out the aging infrastructure. Increase the capacity of nuclear power generation and pebble bed reactors which is safe and sustainable.

Manifesto (Internet Archive copy of uat2023.org.za/manifesto) (manifesto; accessed 2026-10-18)

Federalism and devolution — No published position found

No published position found. This axis does not count towards the match.

Traditional leadership — No published position found

No published position found. This axis does not count towards the match.

Social values — No published position found

No published position found. This axis does not count towards the match.

Foreign policy — -0.75

Non-aligned and Global South: closer ties with BRICS, Russia, China and Palestine, with distance from Western powers.Western-aligned: closer ties with the United States, the European Union and other liberal democracies.

Leaning towards: non-aligned and global south: closer ties with brics, russia, china and palestine, with distance from western powers.

The UAT has not articulated a clear foreign policy but has expressed support for African unity and solidarity with other African nations.

United Africans Transformation , Current structure and composition (wikipedia; accessed 2026-10-18)

Anti-corruption and governance — No published position found

No published position found. This axis does not count towards the match.

Local service delivery — No published position found

No published position found. This axis does not count towards the match.