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Al Jama-ah الجماعة | |
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| Leader | Ganief Hendricks |
| Spokesperson | Shameemah Salie |
| Founded | 23 April 2007 |
| Headquarters | Howard Centre, Pinelands, Cape Town |
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| Colours | Green Black Red |
| National Assembly | 2 / 400 |
| National Council of Provinces | 0 / 90 |
| Western Cape Provincial Parliament | 1 / 42 |
| Cape Town City Council | 3 / 231 |
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Al Jama-ah (Arabic: الجماعة, lit. 'the Congregation') is a South African political party. It was formed in 2007 by present leader Ganief Hendricks and contested the 2009, 2014, 2019 and 2024 national elections.[5]
The party aims to support Muslim rights and interests, though the party states that it supports working for the shared interest of all South Africans from different religious and cultural backgrounds.[6][7] The flag of Al Jama-ah depicts a white ǧīm (ج, the first letter in its Arabic name), upon a field consisting of the other Islamic colours. In January 2023, party member Thapelo Amad became Mayor of Johannesburg.[8] He resigned in April and was replaced by fellow party member Kabelo Gwamanda.[9]
- ^ Ebrahim, Shaazia (31 January 2019). "Al Jama-ah Party: We'll Tackle Inequality With Islam And Ubuntu". thedailyvox. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ^ Lagardien, Ismail (19 November 2020). "Al Jama-ah: The small Islamic political party with a narrow vision and big ambitions". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ^ De Barros, Luiz (2 February 2023). "New Johannesburg mayor is from openly queerphobic party". Mamba. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
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- ^ "Final List of Parties to contest the 2009 Elections". Polity.org.za. 11 March 2009. Retrieved 13 April 2009.
- ^ "Al Jama-ah's Constitution 2023 – Aljama-ah Muslim Political Party". www.aljama.co.za. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Mainfesto – Aljama-ah Muslim Political Party". www.aljama.co.za. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
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