Universal Party (South Africa)
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The Universal Party is a minor political party
in South Africa
. In the election of 22 April 2009
it appeared only on the Western Cape
provincial ballot
, and received 599 votes (0.03% of votes cast).
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. In the election of 22 April 2009
South African general election, 2009
South Africa held national and provincial elections to elect a new National Assembly as well as the provincial legislature in each province on 22 April 2009....
it appeared only on the Western Cape
Western Cape
The Western Cape is a province in the south west of South Africa. The capital is Cape Town. Prior to 1994, the region that now forms the Western Cape was part of the much larger Cape Province...
provincial ballot
Ballot
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, and received 599 votes (0.03% of votes cast).