You term it ‘…Ramaphosa’s diplomatic accommodation…’ but, let’s make it plain, which self-respecting president of a country with principles would expose herself or himself to the farce that is now an official summit with Trumpsense in the White House? I’m able to corroborate your analysis of what would have been Comrade Chris Hani’s political and moral stance had he lived to be in the same position of leadership in Azania! I held the post of Development Worker at the Caxton House community centre in the North Islington constituency in London where Jeremy Corbyn MP was and remains the local parliamentary representative. He held his weekly surgeries there. The Scottish Anti-Apartheid group used to stage an annual Burns Night celebration in the main hall of Caxton House and I recall being present on February 14, 1990, when the Keynote Address was given by the Guest of Honour, Comrade Chris Hani. I now know that he was returning home via London after having visited President Fidel Castro in Havana! Comrade Hani was returning to Azania from enforced exile during which he had risen to the position of leadership of Umkhonto we Sizwe! The thoughts he shared with an absolutely packed auditorium presented an outline of what would be the democratic future of Azania liberated from the crushing oppression of the apartheid regime and under the leadership of the African National Congress. He made it absolutely clear to the assembly that there would be no compromise with the white settler community which had exploited and persecuted the African majority and that their day was now done! The rest is history!
Two things: That perceived bump in approval ratings-it really depends on what section of the population you talk to and listen to. Second thing, is given the history of budging - I am not at all hopeful.
I think then that raises the question of positionality. And it can be argued that as an active participant in policy formation you have very good reason to see it as you do. I just don't know, I don't have any insider knowledge, I just look at the history and use it as a guide. Three things scream at me, first the ANC Charter of 1955 is unequivocal on land redistribution. 2. Marikana, where the order to shoot was given by the now HOS. 3. The alliance with the DA. All three cam be viewed as budges (big ones). For these reasons I am not as confident as you are.
You term it ‘…Ramaphosa’s diplomatic accommodation…’ but, let’s make it plain, which self-respecting president of a country with principles would expose herself or himself to the farce that is now an official summit with Trumpsense in the White House? I’m able to corroborate your analysis of what would have been Comrade Chris Hani’s political and moral stance had he lived to be in the same position of leadership in Azania! I held the post of Development Worker at the Caxton House community centre in the North Islington constituency in London where Jeremy Corbyn MP was and remains the local parliamentary representative. He held his weekly surgeries there. The Scottish Anti-Apartheid group used to stage an annual Burns Night celebration in the main hall of Caxton House and I recall being present on February 14, 1990, when the Keynote Address was given by the Guest of Honour, Comrade Chris Hani. I now know that he was returning home via London after having visited President Fidel Castro in Havana! Comrade Hani was returning to Azania from enforced exile during which he had risen to the position of leadership of Umkhonto we Sizwe! The thoughts he shared with an absolutely packed auditorium presented an outline of what would be the democratic future of Azania liberated from the crushing oppression of the apartheid regime and under the leadership of the African National Congress. He made it absolutely clear to the assembly that there would be no compromise with the white settler community which had exploited and persecuted the African majority and that their day was now done! The rest is history!
We are getting to the main features of what it means to lead in the 21st century.
I am team CR as long as there is no budging on #Starlink.
Love seeing the bump in his approval at home.
Two things: That perceived bump in approval ratings-it really depends on what section of the population you talk to and listen to. Second thing, is given the history of budging - I am not at all hopeful.
I may not have communicated well. The propensity to budge is there and this is where we must hold leadership accountable to stand firm.
RSA not budging in matters of telecoms policy is personal to me since I was involved in advice on the universal service policy
I think then that raises the question of positionality. And it can be argued that as an active participant in policy formation you have very good reason to see it as you do. I just don't know, I don't have any insider knowledge, I just look at the history and use it as a guide. Three things scream at me, first the ANC Charter of 1955 is unequivocal on land redistribution. 2. Marikana, where the order to shoot was given by the now HOS. 3. The alliance with the DA. All three cam be viewed as budges (big ones). For these reasons I am not as confident as you are.
I am listening to a cross section of folks