Capitalist Party of South Africa

The Capitalist Party of South Africa (ZACP) is a South African political party. The party was launched on 17 March 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The party was founded by Kanthan Pillay, Roman Cabanac, Neo Kuaho, Gideon Joubert, Unathi Kwaza, Duncan McLeod, Sindile Vabaza, Louis Nel, Katlego Mabusela and Dumo Denga.^[1]

Capitalist Party of South Africa
Leader	Kanthan Pillay
Founded	17 March 2019
Headquarters	Johannesburg
Ideology	Capitalism Free market Classical liberalism Libertarianism
Political position	Right-wing
Website
capitalist.org.za
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Core principles

The ten core principles of the party were outlined by Kanthan Pillay at its launch on 17 March 2019.

1. Liberty
2. Equality
3. Tolerance and protection of freedom of expression
4. Private property rights protected by law
5. Rule of law
6. Right to work
7. The right to be secure on your own property and to defend yourself against intruders
8. Free market and Free international trade relationships
9. Firearms for self-defence
10. Fraternity^[2][3][4]

The party's logo is a purple cow designed by South African artist Sarah Britten.

Election results

The party contested the 2019 election at national level only, failing to win any seats.

National elections

Election	Total votes	Share of vote	Seats	+/–	Government
2019	15,915	0.09%	0 / 400	–	extraparliamentary

See also

• Political parties in South Africa