Pravin Gordhan's last words: His final speech drafted from hospital
The Natal Indian Congress was established in 1894 to fight discrimination against Indians in the Natal Colony and later the what became the Natal Province. Here is the last speech drafted bySanibonani, Namaskar, As-Salam-u-Alaikum, Vannakkam. Greetings to comrades Mac Maharaj and Kgalema Motlanthe.
This is also an opportunity to reflect on the last 60 or 70 years after the signing of the Dadoo-Xuma-Naicker Pact. This Pact laid the political basis for:• The Defiance Campaign and the Anti-Group Areas Act Campaign, and many boycotts;• A set of values, a progressive political culture; Anti-democratic tendencies must be eclipsed by a commitment to national interest and to public service. This"epidemic" of promoting oneself and accumulating wealth through patronage and authority within the state must be anathema to genuine democracy.
These organisations eventually formed the United Democratic Front. By the late 70s, the first campaigns against organs of apartheid like the LACs were extremely successful and later the puppet SAIC and the tricameral system. By the early 80s, there was an emerging convergence between the local and national challenges, to lay the basis for the Release Mandela Campaign and the launch of a non-racial, internal political leadership.The formation of the United Democratic Front in 1983 and Cosatu in 1985, made a huge contribution to the intensification of the internal struggles.
The super-rich are imposing an inordinate influence on democracy. Democracy must be entrenched, and more work must be done among society to own and defend it. Integrity and ethical conduct in our politics appears to be sadly declining.Populism seemingly represents the interests of the majority of South Africans, but actually represents the interest of just a few.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Pravin Gordhan's final message: Fight corruption, uphold anti-apartheid valuesPravin Gordhan's final message: Fight corruption, uphold anti-apartheid values
Read more »
Pravin Gordhan critical but receiving ‘best care possible’ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula gave an update on former minister Pravin Gordhan's health on Thursday afternoon.
Read more »
Former South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan Dies at 75Pravin Gordhan, a prominent figure in South Africa's struggle against apartheid and later a key minister during the country's transition to democracy, has passed away at the age of 75. Gordhan died peacefully in hospital surrounded by family and friends after a recent cancer diagnosis.
Read more »
BREAKING: Pravin Gordhan dies aged 75Former minister of finance and public enterprises Pravin Gordhan has died aged 75. Post your condolences below ...
Read more »
Pravin Gordhan candlelight vigil: Friends & fellow activists sing his praises, wish him wellThe Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and Defend Our Democracy held a night vigil to pray for Gordhan's speedy recovery.
Read more »
President Ramaphosa mourns the passing of Pravin GordhanBreaking Stories
Read more »