Government’s forming process since 1994, has been
dominated by the ruling party’s commitment to struggle, but more specifically
its devotion to implement the NDR.
The
ANC’s web site states: (6*) “Our struggle for freedom has a long history. It goes back to the days
when the African people fought spear in hand against the British and Boer
colonisers. The ANC has kept this spirit of resistance alive!”
It goes on
to say that: “Over the last 80 years the ANC has brought together millions in
the struggle for liberation. Together we have fought for our land, against low
wages, high rents and the dompas. We have fought against Bantu education and
for the right to vote for a government of our choice”. The ANC emphasises that
its history is about revolution and struggle. The National Democratic
Revolution plays an important role in this regard.
(7*) The NDR seeks: “To
defeat the white ruling class, represented by monopoly capitalism”
(8*) The ANC describes the
ruling class as: “the small group which owns South Africa
(9*) South African History
Online refers to a “white ruling class culture” and explains that the “final
diminish of the white culture” i.e. eradicating the white culture, leaving no
remnants and replacing it with a new culture “will not happen overnight”, hence
the ANC’s rationale for a long-term liberation struggle.
The ANC’s (i) commitment to struggle and (ii) targeting the white
ruling class as the enemy, are instrumental in the way the new government
structured itself as part of its forming process.
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(6*) African national Congress – South Africa’s
National Liberation Movement – A brief history of the African National
Congress
(7*) African national Congress – South Africa’s
National Liberation Movement – Tasks of the NDR and the Mobilisation of the
Motive Forces
or
(8*) ANC -- The Nature of the South
African Ruling Class
(9*) South African history online – The
struggle against cultural racism
2. THE ANC AND ITS REVOLUTIONARY PARTNERS
President Zuma and a Former Friend once willing to Kill for him -- Julius Malema -- Google
The ANC’s revolutionary base is
embedded and anchored in the beliefs and philosophies of its leaders and radical
partners (and vice versa).
The information following provides a glimpse of the
extent to which “revolution” has been entrenched in the ANC, its culture,
leaders and alliances.
· THE ANC YOUTH LEAGUE’S COMMITMENT TO ONGOING REVOLUTION
Two articles, one by “City Press” and the other “In Defence of Marxism” reiterate the Youth League and its former President’s almost obsessive revolutionary intent:
Abstracts from the articles:
o (10*) “Malema
declared an ‘economic war’ against South Africa South
Africa
o (11*)
In Defence of Marxism quotes
Malema to say: “...to all economic freedom fighters: total liberation and
emancipation of the oppressed and exploited people of South Africa
Julius
Malema was in the meantime removed from his position, but what he said and his
“way of doing things” live on in the minds of the youth and working class.
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(10*) City Press –
Malema declares economic war
or
(11*)
In Defence of Marxism --- Support the march for economic freedom
· THE NATIONAL UNION OF METALWORKERS OF SOUTH AFRICA
(12*) NUMSA’s Solidarity
Statement at the 100th year anniversary of the ANC confirms its
unconditional dedication to revolution.
Abstracts: “The National
Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA), joins its Federation --- the
National the Congress of South African Trade Unions -- the revolutionary
workers parliament; a genuine champion of workers’ rights; a voice of
conscience; shield and spear of the marginalized workers at the point of
production; the voice of reason for the oppressed workers of Africa and the
world; fearless opponent of capitalism and staunchest and reliable ally of
Africa’s oldest Liberation Movement… hoist its red banners high on this august
occasion of 100-years of the African National Congress’s (ANC’s) existence.”
(12*)
SA NGO Pulse Net – NUMSA Solidarity Statement on the 100-years of ANC
· THE ANC NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE’S
UNDERTAKING TO REVOLUTION
(13*) The ANC’s revolutionary
dedication is emphasised by the following quote from a statement of its
National Executive Committee at the 98th anniversary of the ANC: “We
draw great inspiration from these decades of unbroken struggle and re-dedicate
ourselves to the cause of the National Democratic Revolution... Amandla, Viva
ANC Viva, Viva the Revolutionary Alliance
The current National Executive Committee as elected at the 53rd National
Conference in Mangaung December 2012 is:
o
Zuma,
Jacob
o
Cyril,
Ramaphosa
o
Mbete,
Baleka
o
Gwede,
Mantashe
o
Jessie,
Duart
o
Zweli,
Mkhize
The Committee also includes
Additional and Ex-Officio Members
The National Executive Committee
is the highest organ of the ANC.
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(13*) African National Congress – Statement of the National Executive
Committee of the ANC (98th anniversary of the ANC)
· THE PRESIDENT
(14*) President Zuma
reiterated his ongoing commitment to struggle at the 53rd National Conference when
he said: “These ideals we shall fight for, side by side, throughout our lives
until we realise our goals”.
(15*) Speaking at the
closing ceremony of the African National Congress' centenary celebrations in
Durban, President Zuma concluded his
address with a statement by OR Tambo to the people of South Africa on
the 10th anniversary of Umkhonto we Sizwe:
“Let us arm ourselves with the willpower and fearlessness of
Shaka; the endurance and vision of Moshoeshoe; the courage and resourcefulness
of Sekhukhuni; the tenacity and valour of Hintsa; the military initiative and
guerrilla tactics of Maqoma; the farsightedness and dedication of S.P.
Makgatho, Sol Plaatjies, Langalibalele Dube, Isaka ka Seme. W.B. Rubusana,
Meshach Pelem, Alfred Mangena, Paramount Chief Letsie II of Lesotho and all
founding-fathers of the African National Congress. Let the dream of Moshoeshoe
who cherished a great alliance of African people to resist their separate
conquest come true in our lifetime. Let us fight for Freedom. The white enemy
in South Africa
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(14*)
African National Congress -- National Executive Committee of the ANC delivered
by President Jacob Zuma at the 100th anniversary of the ANC
(15*)
SABC
-- The ANC remains a broad church that welcomes everyone – Zuma http://www.google.co.za/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=newssearch&cd=5&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CDcQqQIoADAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sabc.co.za%2Fnews%2Fa%2Fbf07f4004e160e358c23bff251b4e4e2%2FThe-ANC-remains-a-broad-church-that-welcomes-everyone---Zuma-20130601&ei=lBXzUL37C8ewhAf_9IDQAQ&usg=AFQjCNGm6E3neIv5tRBvf7zu5T8K4MPzFg&sig2=GkrdyLawa66kXIjN1B74gg
·
RADICAL RHETORIC IN PARLIAMENT
The
revolutionary “face” of the ANC also surfaces in radical rhetoric in
Parliament.
Example:
(16*) A SABC News article reporting on
employment equity targets, quotes South African Minister of Labour threatening
with “a black revolution”. He said: “I
want to warn them (the white business sector) that the revolution will be a
revolution of all black people”
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(16*) Politics Web – Private Sector not achieving race
proportionality – Jimmy Manyi
The ANC; its revolutionary leaders and partners; its revolutionary spirit; its unconditional commitment to continuous struggle – accumulate in ANC Governance to fight their common enemy, the white racist minority until all remnants of the previous order have been removed.
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