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South African Rainbow Alliance
The South African Rainbow Alliance (SARA) is a South African political party founded in 2023 by Colleen Makhubele, who previously served under Congress of the People (COPE), representing the party as speaker for the City of Johannesburg Metro Council.[1] HistorySARA was initially conceived as an alliance of smaller parties, including the National Freedom Party, African Amalgamated Restorative Movement, and Independent Citizens Movement.[1] Makhubele, while still a representative for COPE, stated that COPE would be part of the alliance, but was later dismissed by COPE, which accused her of lying about COPE's involvement.[2][3] In August 2024, Makhubele quite SARA to join MK.[4] Election resultsNational Assembly electionsThe party contested the 2024 South African general election.[5]
Provincial elections
Municipal electionsThe party contested its first municipal election in Madibeng in February 2024, finishing fourth out of the four contesting parties, with 1% of the vote.[7] References
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