Change Starts Now won't contest elections
Newly-formed Change Starts Now party has decided not to contest the general elections, a week after launching its manifesto.
Leader, Rodger Jardine, says the recent Constitutional Court ruling and the barriers it imposes, means newly established political parties face a prejudicial logistical timetable to qualify for the May 29th ballot.
The ConCourt declined to hear a challenge to the Electoral Amendment Act’s provision for the amount of signatures new parties need to register for the elections.
Jardine says they will support political parties that share the same values and aspirations
"We have therefore taken a decision that, while we believe it is essential to give voters as much encouragement to vote by providing them with a range of options, in the interests of increasing the chances of political change, we will offer support to political parties who share our values and the aspirations we believe voters are looking for.
"Our research and our engagements with South Africans tells us while people are abandoning the ANC, a lot of political work is needed to unite South Africans behind a shared vision for the future of our country. Therefore, CSN will continue to work on, champion and advocate for the ideas in our Change Charter. We call on all South Africans to participate in the democratic process and to vote in these pivotal elections."
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