MKMVA president Kebby Maphatsoe says the upcoming “all-inclusive” elective conference involving former ANC combatants should look at ways to create access to economic opportunities for the former liberation soldiers
Kebby Maphatsoe, president of the Umkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans’ Association , says the upcoming “all-inclusive” elective conference involving former ANC combatants should look at ways to create access to economic opportunities for the former liberation soldiers.
When people see MK comrades, they say: ‘They are going to ask for money.’ Conference delegates should bring this to a haltMaphatsoe told City Press that, in addition to reviving the spirit of MK, the ANC’s former liberation wing, “the conference will have to speak to how we address the welfare of our cadres”.
“When people see MK comrades, they say: ‘They are going to ask for money.’ Conference delegates should bring this to a halt.” “So, we must organise, and then come before the country and the government, and say: ‘Here are your sons and daughters, who laid their lives on the line for the struggle of this country. What can you do to empower them so that they must not be seen as disposable heroes?’” he said.
“We were divided; now we want to see a united outcome at the conference. It must reflect a united MK. We do not want to get surprises at the conference; things must go smoothly.” Nthatisi said conference delegates would elect a leadership that was willing and able to implement the resolutions taken at the event.
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