MERGER: SA’s economic crisis has triggered the merger of Good, BOSA and Rise Mzansi, say leaders
By Mpumzi Mshweshwe:
After identifying the country's economic crisis and management mishaps at the local government level, Build One South Africa (BOSA), GOOD, and Rise Mzansi decided to join forces to bring about change.
The parties have announced that they will contest the 2026 local government elections as one party – Unite for Change (UFC). The party was officially announced by the three parties' leaderships in Johannesburg on October 5.
No single leader, but one banner
The three founding parties have opened the door for more parties to join in the new umbrella. Those who join are set to campaign under the Unite for Change banner. UFC currently consists of a leaders' council with no single head or party leader yet at the helm.
The current p...