After taking a break from mainstream politics Mmusi Maimane made a return with the launch of his new party Build One SA (BOSA). Maimane’s new political party is set to contest in the next coming 2024 national elections.
This week he appeared on Talk Radio 702’s Morning Breakfast and spoke with Ray White about his political ambitions and his intention to bring power back to the people.
“We’re sitting on stage 4 load shedding, the rand is trading at R18 to the dollar, people are not safe, and we have a Parliament that is refusing to change the electoral law to make sure individuals are accountable to the citizens.” – Mmusi Maimane, Build One SA founder
“So, I felt it was crucial that if they can’t change the electoral law, we have a vision for this country. I want to ensure we put our name on the ballot and ask citizens to work with us. We not only want to change the electoral law but put a job in every home,” – Mmusi Maimane, Build One SA founder
“We’re different in the vision we offer. We hold the value of ubuntu that says we can bring human beings together. There are issues many political parties are not talking about, such as education. Many kids start school but they don’t finish. I think that’s an injustice because how do we build a leadership and Cabinet of the most competent people,” – Mmusi Maimane, Build One SA founder
“We also want to empower communities to be able to choose their leaders. And that is a vital focus. Political parties sometimes usurp the power of the people and then only connect with them on a five-year interval period. We have to bring the power to the people. We need to prepare the ground to build to make sure [that] come 2024, we can build a coalition that harnesses the best,” – Mmusi Maimane, Build One SA founder
To listen the entire interview click here.
