ANC unchanged on equality for all
THE letter by AD Bussack refers (“Can Masualle tell us, does ANC want its ‘coloureds’?” SD, November 22). It is very interesting coming from an active cadre and former ANC branch chair, who happens to understand the protocols and the constitution of the organisation.
Bussack abdicating from his duties as political head of the branch to give a political direction to the members, while shouting outside and putting the blame on the ANC provincial leadership won’t help to solve the problem.
I concur with him that at the Morogoro consultative conference of 1969, a leader of the Coloured People’s Congress, Reginald September, played a tremendous role and that coloured people do indeed belong to the life of the ANC.
“As the ANC took an important step towards unity among the anti-racist forces: all South African patriots, irrespective of their race, must take a place in the revolution under the banner of the ANC.”
Comrade Bussack, as a veteran of the movement, should make the coloured communities aware that nothing has changed in ANC policy regarding non-racism and nonsexism, as this is entrenched in the life and culture of the ANC.
If I was in the shoes of comrade Phumulo Masualle and the collective leadership, I would refer comrade Bussack to the nearest branch of the ANC, to get assistance on how to deal with pressure from ANC members.
I also believe that elders like him have a duty to play in guiding the coloured community on the ANC pledge: “I . . . solemnly declare that I will abide by the aims and objectives of the ANC as set out in the constitution, the Freedom Charter and other duly adapted policy positions . . . that I agree to respect the constitution and the structures and to work as a loyal member of the organisation, that I will . . . defend the unity and integrity of the organisation and its principles, and combat any tendency towards disruption and factionalism.”
Furthermore, people must be reminded that all powers of the ANC lie in the branches, therefore the concerns raised by comrade Bussack must be discussed at branch level, as preparation towards the national general council sometime next year. This should be in a disciplined manner and in line with the Mandela plan to unite all races in our society. — Thabang Maseko, EC Young Communist League SA spokesman
Congratulations you did it my brother! Your effort has been rewarded. I believe his journey is just beginning, more is to come.
Two gospel awards is no joke, especially the Song of the year award, considering the tight competition in the gospel industry and the fact that you are from the Eastern Cape.
You brought honour to the Eastern Cape. Many gospel musicians from this province have been nominated over several years but did not make it. You broke the rules and achieved outstandingly.
A special thanks to your mother Lusanda Mcinga for grooming you and to the Crown Gospel Awards judges for believing in you and recognising your God-given ability.
Eastern Cape supporters of Bethusile did well in voting for him. Well done, keep on supporting local artists!
Other aspiring musicians in the Eastern Cape should not be discouraged, what happened to Bethusile should motivate you, you can do it as well. Bethusile keep on keeping on, maintain the standard, you are a star! — Pastor Innocent Gatsi, via e-mail