The Capitalist Party of South Africa (ZACP) is a South African political party. The party was launched on 17 March 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The party was founded by Kanthan Pillay, Roman Cabanac, Neo Kuaho, Gideon Joubert, Unathi Kwaza, Duncan McLeod, Sindile Vabaza, Louis Nel, Katlego Mabusela and Dumo Denga.[1]
Capitalist Party of South Africa | |
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| Leader | Kanthan Pillay |
| Founded | 17 March 2019 |
| Headquarters | Johannesburg |
| Ideology | Capitalism Free market Classical liberalism Libertarianism |
| Political position | Right-wing |
| Website | |
| capitalist | |
Core principles
editThe ten core principles of the party were outlined by Kanthan Pillay at its launch on 17 March 2019.
- Liberty
- Equality
- Tolerance and protection of freedom of expression
- Private property rights protected by law
- Rule of law
- Right to work
- The right to be secure on your own property and to defend yourself against intruders
- Free market and Free international trade relationships
- Firearms for self-defence
- Fraternity[2][3][4]
The party's logo is a purple cow designed by South African artist Sarah Britten.
Election results
editThe party contested the 2019 election at national level only, failing to win any seats.
National elections
edit| Election | Total votes | Share of vote | Seats | +/– | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 15,915 | 0.09% | 0 / 400
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– | extraparliamentary |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Kanthan Pillay. "Introducing the Capitalist Party of South Africa". Politicsweb. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ "ZACP is the new political party in SA, and its logo is a purple cow". www.timeslive.co.za. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ van Staden, Martin (17 March 2019). "A Constitutional Analysis of the Capitalist Party Manifesto". Rational Standard. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ Van Diemen, Ethan (31 March 2019). "Gun training for teenagers, no more affirmative action and no hate speech laws - ZACP lays out its principles". News24. Archived from the original on 6 April 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2019.