Friday, March 20, 2009
Cde Carl Niehaus, the ANC spin doctor
Carl is a rebel, a financial rebel, a repossessor of note, many may think.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
And so it was with Chris Ngcobo, JMPD Chief
So it is with Chris. Finally pushed aside. No one wants a good manager, especially an effective one at that, so it is good riddance Chris and good times for the low performers, who wishes not to be held accountable lest they strike back at you. And so it was with Chris Ngcobo; the workers are managing finally in killing the dream of a safer Johanesburg. Masethe Tshepo.
Masethe Tshepo on IFP condemnation of Malema
Dr. Buthelezi could have retired, we all know that. We also know that instead of living to the challenge of remaking the IFP without Dr, Buthelezi, his followers urged him to stay on. It all looked like a prearranged conference resolution but so what.
But there is one Generations Soap actor who dished out some far-reaching statements in front of the IFP top leadership and TV cameras. The whole thing finally looked like she was set up to perform insults on the ANC in the manner that she did on that IFP platform, on national television.
Yet Malema is condemned as uncouthed and uncultured. But who is better?
It is precisely for this reason that it is always difficult to pinpoint others when, as Mugabe put it to AU members that, each lacked the moral authority to condemn when their own smallest finger is unclean. Masethe Tshepo.
But there is one Generations Soap actor who dished out some far-reaching statements in front of the IFP top leadership and TV cameras. The whole thing finally looked like she was set up to perform insults on the ANC in the manner that she did on that IFP platform, on national television.
Yet Malema is condemned as uncouthed and uncultured. But who is better?
It is precisely for this reason that it is always difficult to pinpoint others when, as Mugabe put it to AU members that, each lacked the moral authority to condemn when their own smallest finger is unclean. Masethe Tshepo.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
The third coming, there was Jesus Christ, Nelson Mandela and now Barack Obama
On the 19 January 2009, we are inaugurating Barack Obama, the anointed one and this gives back black folks and women all over the world hope that all obstacles are now cleared for them to restore fully their dignity.
President-elect Barack Obama, who is as white as he is black, must be singing heartfelt, everyday praises to his ancestors and the heavens.
The moon and the stars are in straight alignment for him to govern with reduced difficulties the world’s declining superpower.
Apart from the relevance of his policies, I really don’t know if his biological details is much of a factor in him bagging this much and necessary support.
Nevertheless, should he and his ‘trusted’ aides keep nicely at it in their first 100 days in Office, then the way is paved for him to become a great President and as well shall be improved the chances to restore fully the undermined dignity of Africa’s peoples and the world’s women, let alone the global economy, humanity and peace.
President-elect Barack Obama, who is as white as he is black, must be singing heartfelt, everyday praises to his ancestors and the heavens.
The moon and the stars are in straight alignment for him to govern with reduced difficulties the world’s declining superpower.
Apart from the relevance of his policies, I really don’t know if his biological details is much of a factor in him bagging this much and necessary support.
Nevertheless, should he and his ‘trusted’ aides keep nicely at it in their first 100 days in Office, then the way is paved for him to become a great President and as well shall be improved the chances to restore fully the undermined dignity of Africa’s peoples and the world’s women, let alone the global economy, humanity and peace.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
ANC Northern Transvaal fumes
Many people who worked for Lebowa took their pensions when they were unsure about the future of the self-governing territories. Many went on to build big and beautiful houses in the countryside. The nature of what was happening then is not very clear but perceptions of a crises were doing the rounds. When you look closely at the matter it was just uncertainty but the then government made it an issue of a corrupt government by Africans who had already made inroads into the civil service. The statement by the Northern Tvl on the issue may shed some light;
"The continuing crises in the self-governing territory of Lebowa gives us cause for concern. After the announcement by Minister Fourie that his government had taken control of the financial administration of the territory, we challenged him to explain to the public, particularly the people of this region, the real reasons of his actions.
Mismanagement and corruption, we pointed out, had been a malice running through the body of the Apartheid administration itself, not only the Bantustans. Mr. Fourie has taken a step further and pushed through Parliament a bill which will empower State President De Klerk to perform executive powers in self-governing territories. This move we condemn in the strongest terms and we would like to use this opportunity to warn the government that the African National Congress in this region and indeed nationally will muster all the power at its disposal to resist any attempts at controlling Lebowa.
The actions of Minister Fourie run against the letter and spirit of the Transitional Executive Council Act which was passed in Parliament very recently. We see these actions as yet another act of bad faith as the government continues to act unilaterally on matters of such grave importance.
We can only conclude that the government is bent on undermining the massive support that the ANC enjoys on the ground in this region. Unlike the Reef and Natal where violence has been employed for this purpose the National Party strategy for the Northern Transvaal region is distinguished by a covert political manoeuvre, taking advantage of its fast-fading hold on the reigns of government. It therefore comes as no surprise to us that Pretoria should choose this very moment in time to wrest control of the territory of Lebowa, especially in view of the forthcoming elections.
It is quite clear that having undermined the coherence of the Patriotic Front the National Party has now gathered the confidence to intervene in Lebowa as a guardian angel, the high priest of righteousness - the very National Party that has mismanaged the country for decades, bringing untold misery to millions of our people.
We insist that all agreements reached between the Lebowa administration and the civil servants be honored without delay by Pretoria. What must be clear, however, is that by honoring these agreements, the National Party will be doing no-one a favour. These are rights duly and paid out of the taxpayers money."
Issued by the African National Congress Northern Transvaal region Reference: Ngoako Ramatlhodi - Regional Chairperson (01521) 682 100 Ian M. Madikoto - Regional Media Officer (01521) 914 315.
"The continuing crises in the self-governing territory of Lebowa gives us cause for concern. After the announcement by Minister Fourie that his government had taken control of the financial administration of the territory, we challenged him to explain to the public, particularly the people of this region, the real reasons of his actions.
Mismanagement and corruption, we pointed out, had been a malice running through the body of the Apartheid administration itself, not only the Bantustans. Mr. Fourie has taken a step further and pushed through Parliament a bill which will empower State President De Klerk to perform executive powers in self-governing territories. This move we condemn in the strongest terms and we would like to use this opportunity to warn the government that the African National Congress in this region and indeed nationally will muster all the power at its disposal to resist any attempts at controlling Lebowa.
The actions of Minister Fourie run against the letter and spirit of the Transitional Executive Council Act which was passed in Parliament very recently. We see these actions as yet another act of bad faith as the government continues to act unilaterally on matters of such grave importance.
We can only conclude that the government is bent on undermining the massive support that the ANC enjoys on the ground in this region. Unlike the Reef and Natal where violence has been employed for this purpose the National Party strategy for the Northern Transvaal region is distinguished by a covert political manoeuvre, taking advantage of its fast-fading hold on the reigns of government. It therefore comes as no surprise to us that Pretoria should choose this very moment in time to wrest control of the territory of Lebowa, especially in view of the forthcoming elections.
It is quite clear that having undermined the coherence of the Patriotic Front the National Party has now gathered the confidence to intervene in Lebowa as a guardian angel, the high priest of righteousness - the very National Party that has mismanaged the country for decades, bringing untold misery to millions of our people.
We insist that all agreements reached between the Lebowa administration and the civil servants be honored without delay by Pretoria. What must be clear, however, is that by honoring these agreements, the National Party will be doing no-one a favour. These are rights duly and paid out of the taxpayers money."
Issued by the African National Congress Northern Transvaal region Reference: Ngoako Ramatlhodi - Regional Chairperson (01521) 682 100 Ian M. Madikoto - Regional Media Officer (01521) 914 315.
Free fighting for ANC leadership positions was impossible before
To be nominated ANC leader today is like you are given celebrity status. In the past, especially during the heydays of apartheid, ANC leadership meant walking through the shadows of death.
Even as the curtains were coming down on apartheid, most young angry afrikaners, especially those in the police or third force, were unhappy and committed atrocities as is explained by Cde Jackson Mthembu;
"The Eastern Transvaal Regional Executive Committee of the African National Congress held a very constructive and fruitful meeting with the KaNgwane government yesterday in the wake of the assassination of four ANC leaders in Deepdale last Thursday. Both delegations condemned in the strongest terms the assassination of Mr. Abraham Vilakazi, Deputy Secretary of the ANC Deepdale branch, Mr. Wilson Maseko - Deputy Chairperson, Mr. Miscalk Motha - Branch Treasurer and Mr. Mandla Mabaso an additional member in the branch executive. The KaNgwane government will take pre-emptive measurers to ensure that a similar incident does not occur in KaNgwane again, those measurers will include inter-alia the investigation of some controversial police force members in the KaNgwane territory, particularly at the Mayflower station, and the proper screening of future intakes.
The ANC is highly impressed by the progress made by the KaNgwane police team investigating the assassinations. It is also heartened and encouraged by the agreement reached at the meeting that the ANC be part of the investigating team. The ANC will continue its co-operation with the Investigating team and will play its responsible role in ensuring that those who threaten peace in the region are exposed and sent to where they belong - prison.
The two delegations also agreed to form a "Commission of Truth" to look into the murder of Chief Tobias Nkosi of Deepdale in July this year. The Commission will also look into the police harassment of ANC members and leaders in Deepdale and surrounding villages, the murder of Miss Belecia Vilakazi in the Deepdale village in August this year and also the recent assassinations.
The four assassinated ANC leaders will be jointly buried on Saturday, the 09th of October 1993 in Deepdale. The ANC and KaNgwane government have agreed to a joint responsibility for the burial. The ANC delegation was led by the Regional Secretary, Mr. January "Che" Masilela whilst the government delegation was led by the Chief Minister, Mr. M.C. Zitha."
Issued by: Mr. Jackson Mthembu,Publicity Secretary, ANC - Eastern Transvaal Region.
THE PEOPLE SHALL GOVERN!
Even as the curtains were coming down on apartheid, most young angry afrikaners, especially those in the police or third force, were unhappy and committed atrocities as is explained by Cde Jackson Mthembu;
"The Eastern Transvaal Regional Executive Committee of the African National Congress held a very constructive and fruitful meeting with the KaNgwane government yesterday in the wake of the assassination of four ANC leaders in Deepdale last Thursday. Both delegations condemned in the strongest terms the assassination of Mr. Abraham Vilakazi, Deputy Secretary of the ANC Deepdale branch, Mr. Wilson Maseko - Deputy Chairperson, Mr. Miscalk Motha - Branch Treasurer and Mr. Mandla Mabaso an additional member in the branch executive. The KaNgwane government will take pre-emptive measurers to ensure that a similar incident does not occur in KaNgwane again, those measurers will include inter-alia the investigation of some controversial police force members in the KaNgwane territory, particularly at the Mayflower station, and the proper screening of future intakes.
The ANC is highly impressed by the progress made by the KaNgwane police team investigating the assassinations. It is also heartened and encouraged by the agreement reached at the meeting that the ANC be part of the investigating team. The ANC will continue its co-operation with the Investigating team and will play its responsible role in ensuring that those who threaten peace in the region are exposed and sent to where they belong - prison.
The two delegations also agreed to form a "Commission of Truth" to look into the murder of Chief Tobias Nkosi of Deepdale in July this year. The Commission will also look into the police harassment of ANC members and leaders in Deepdale and surrounding villages, the murder of Miss Belecia Vilakazi in the Deepdale village in August this year and also the recent assassinations.
The four assassinated ANC leaders will be jointly buried on Saturday, the 09th of October 1993 in Deepdale. The ANC and KaNgwane government have agreed to a joint responsibility for the burial. The ANC delegation was led by the Regional Secretary, Mr. January "Che" Masilela whilst the government delegation was led by the Chief Minister, Mr. M.C. Zitha."
Issued by: Mr. Jackson Mthembu,Publicity Secretary, ANC - Eastern Transvaal Region.
THE PEOPLE SHALL GOVERN!
Control of SABC Board, a life and death matter
Control of the SABC Board is one of the most conflict-ridden process ever. Before Mbeki was recalled we all saw how difficult this process proved to be. Before apartheid stalwarts went, it was the same and there was plain talking on both side of the apartheid government and as you can see, the ANC;
"The African National Congress finds the criticism by the Minister of Justice, Mr. Kobie Coetsee, about Mr. Justice Mohammed's cross- examination of nominees for the SABC Board totally unacceptable. It is entirely inappropriate for Mr Coetsee to comment on a selection process that was to be independent and transparent. However, it seems that since State President F W De Klerk already saw it fit to interfere, and plunged the new Board into a serious crisis, Mr. Coetsee thinks that he can follow suit.
Clearly the National Party Government has no understanding and appreciation of judicial independence and public hearings that truly probe the background and ability of a nominee. They fear that the development of such a culture will expose their decades long abuse and manipulation of power through secret organisations such as the Broederbond. In his haste to prevent this Mr. Coetsee reverts to the basic instincts of the NP, and suggests that guidelines for the appointment of judges to committees and commissions should be drawn up. Clearly the aim is to reign in the powers of commissions and prevent judges acting independently. To judge by the personal attacks on Mr. Justice Mohammed such "guidelines" could even be aimed at preventing him and other judges unacceptable to the NP government from serving on commissions.
South Africa is a society torn apart by the abuse of power and massive government corruption. Those who are responsible for this state of affairs cannot be allowed to continue to hold public office. The ANC believes that a culture of frank and forthright cross examination in public hearings should be encouraged, and must become firmly established in a future democratic South Africa."
"The African National Congress finds the criticism by the Minister of Justice, Mr. Kobie Coetsee, about Mr. Justice Mohammed's cross- examination of nominees for the SABC Board totally unacceptable. It is entirely inappropriate for Mr Coetsee to comment on a selection process that was to be independent and transparent. However, it seems that since State President F W De Klerk already saw it fit to interfere, and plunged the new Board into a serious crisis, Mr. Coetsee thinks that he can follow suit.
Clearly the National Party Government has no understanding and appreciation of judicial independence and public hearings that truly probe the background and ability of a nominee. They fear that the development of such a culture will expose their decades long abuse and manipulation of power through secret organisations such as the Broederbond. In his haste to prevent this Mr. Coetsee reverts to the basic instincts of the NP, and suggests that guidelines for the appointment of judges to committees and commissions should be drawn up. Clearly the aim is to reign in the powers of commissions and prevent judges acting independently. To judge by the personal attacks on Mr. Justice Mohammed such "guidelines" could even be aimed at preventing him and other judges unacceptable to the NP government from serving on commissions.
South Africa is a society torn apart by the abuse of power and massive government corruption. Those who are responsible for this state of affairs cannot be allowed to continue to hold public office. The ANC believes that a culture of frank and forthright cross examination in public hearings should be encouraged, and must become firmly established in a future democratic South Africa."
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