African Democratic Change

African Democratic Change (ADeC) is a South African political party. It was launched on 1 December 2017 by former African National Congress Member of Parliament, Makhosi Khoza.Makhosi Khoza launches political party. Retrieved on 13 April 2019. Khoza resigned from the party in April 2018.Child, Katharine. Makhosi Khoza resigns from politics, TimesLIVE, 21 April 2018. Retrieved on 13 April 2019. The party is currently led by Visvin Reddy.Meet Moses Mayeksio, African Democratic Change President . Retrieved on 13 April 2019.

Formation Makhosi Khoza resigned as an African National Congress Member of Parliament on 21 September 2017 to join the effort against corruption in South Africa.Makhosi Khoza quits the ANC . Retrieved on 13 April 2019. Her resignation came after months of her criticizing ANC President Jacob Zuma and calling for him to step down.Goodbye new alien and corrupt ANC, I quit - Makhosi Khoza . Retrieved on 13 April 2019. After the announcement, it became speculative that Khoza would form a new political party.#MakhosiKhoza may start new party. Retrieved on 13 April 2019. Initial reports in November 2017, suggested that Khoza would name her new political party "Change".Details: Makhosi Khoza to launch new political party ‘Change’. Retrieved on 13 April 2019. The African Democratic Change (ADeC) was launched on 1 December 2017.Makhosi Khoza’s new party hoping to woo disillusioned ANC voters. Retrieved on 13 April 2019. Khoza was adamant that her new party would not collapse.Party won't go Agang way, says #MakhosiKhoza. Retrieved on 13 April 2019.

After the launch, the African National Congress criticized Khoza for making the ADeC logo look similar to the African National Congress logo. Khoza dismissed these claims.ANC slams Makhosi Khoza's party over logo. Retrieved on 13 April 2019.

In April 2018, four months after the launch of the party, Khoza stepped down as party leader.ADeC 'faction' welcomes Khoza’s resignation. Retrieved on 13 April 2019. Party chairperson, Moses Mayekiso, succeeded her as leader.Makhosi Khoza resigns from politics. Retrieved on 13 April 2019.

Coalition with MK In January 2024, Reddy announced that after meeting former president Jacob Zuma, his party would form a coalition with Zuma's uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party.

On 5 March 2024, Reddy threatened violence if the MK party was not allowed to contest the 2024 general elections.

Reddy appears ninth on MK's national list for the 2024 elections.

Election results The party contested the 2019 South African general election on the national and provincial ballot,48 parties to contest upcoming general election. Retrieved on 13 April 2019. and entered into a partnership with the Dagga Party.

It failed to win any seats.

The party contested the 2021 South African municipal elections, again failing to win any seats. In October 2021, it suspended one of its candidates, Wayne Solomon, after a voice note surfaced of him discussing sexual acts with minor girls, aged six, nine and sixteen.

National elections

! Election ! Total votes ! Share of vote ! Seats ! +/– ! Government |- ! 2019 | 6,499 | 0.04% | | –

Provincial elections

| 0.38% || 0/30 | 0.02% || 0/73

Municipal elections

! Election ! Votes ! % |- ! 2021 | 14,141 | 0.05%

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