From Sebokeng to National Assembly

SEBOKENG. – “The national elections are over and we have started preparing ourselves for the 2026 local elections.”

So said the Zone 12, Sebokeng born, Dr Lehlohonolo Wonderboy Mahlatsi, leader of the United African Transformation (UAT) which obtained a sit at the National Assembly and one in Limpopo Legislature in the recent national elections.

Mahlatsi describes himself as a ‘people’s person’ who identifies as a Pan-African hailing from humble beginnings as the son of a domestic worker and a taxi driver, raised in Sebokeng.  During the campaign for the national elections Mahlatsi highlighted his extensive career in law enforcement and volunteering programs aimed at assisting impoverished black communities, expressing optimism about UAT’s performance in both national and provincial elections.

Mahlatsi said that UAT derives its norms and values from Pan African ideology. Committed to fight hunger amongst African.

“In the centre of UAT manifesto is Land Expropriation without compensation policy, which seeks to address the economy through minerals, employment through industrialization, direct our education system, food through agriculture. UAT has already started with the preparations for 2026 Local government elections, which they hope to deliver a Mayor of Sedibeng and redress the current wrongs.”

He added that the service delivery in the Vaal is inadequate, with people grappling with poverty, landlessness, contaminated water, lack of township economic planning, and high rates of crime and drug abuse, adding that Vaal also faces ongoing environmental concerns, particularly water pollution resulting from a deteriorating sewer network.

“UAT pledges to prioritise the Sedibeng sewer scheme to unlock socio-economic opportunities, repair infrastructure, reform tender processes to create employment, clean the Vaal River, maintain parks, and develop a new township economy.”