Al Jama-ah

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 and 2019 national elections.

Al Jama-ah
الجماعة
LeaderGanief Hendricks
Founded23 April 2007
HeadquartersHoward Centre,
Pinelands, Cape Town
Ideology
Political position
  • Fiscal:
  • Left-wing
  • Cultural/Ethical:
  • Right-wing
Colours  Green   Black   Red
National Assembly seats
1 / 400
National Council of Provinces
0 / 90
Cape Town City Council
3 / 231
Party flag
Website
www.aljama.co.za
  • Politics of South Africa
  • Political parties
  • Elections

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. The flag of Al Jama-ah depicts a white gim (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. He resigned in April and was replaced by fellow party member Kabelo Gwamanda.

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