African People's Movement

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African People's Movement
FounderVikizitha Mlotshwa
National Assembly seats
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Provincial Legislatures
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The African People's Movement (APEMO) is a South African political party formed by Vikizitha Mlotshwa, former chairperson of the National Freedom Party (NFP).[1]

The party was noted for calling for the support of dagga farming as a means for rural women to support themselves.[2]

Election results[edit]

The party won six seats in the 2021 local government election in Okhahlamba, with Mlotshwa being elected mayor with the support of the African National Congress (ANC) and NFP.[3][4]


References[edit]

  1. ^ "Upcoming municipal elections sees an increase of small parties". connectradio.co.za. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  2. ^ reveshnimoodley (15 August 2023). "APEMO encourages dagga farming among rural women". Northern Natal News. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  3. ^ Sussman, Wayne (3 February 2022). "Resilient NFP makes sufficient KZN gains to worry slumping ANC and IFP". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  4. ^ Capa, Siyamtanda (24 November 2021). "New mayor vows to bring change to KZN's Bergville". Witness. Retrieved 6 December 2023.