12 June 2013 SACP MPUMALANGA PEC STATEMENT The SACP Mpumalanga Provincial Executive Committee met in eMalahleni on the 9th of June 2013. The normal constitutional PEC meeting focused on the challenges facing the working class and the poor, Organizational development and 2014 general elections. PEC reaffirmed that building and defending our revolutionary alliance is part of our major organizational tasks, we therefore need to consult each other and work together on key issues and programmes that affect our people, however much more work needs to be done to improve alliance relations in the province. We are coming from a successful PGC of the ANC, working towards a bilateral with COSATU on the 21st of June to strengthen relations between this two axis of the left, and we are going to have an agent bilateral with SANCO before the end of July this year. PEC noted that the new terrain of our struggle is to stop an abuse for the garnishee orders against the working class and the poor, and this to happen, we need to properly start a campaign for the transformation and diversification of the financial sector. PEC noted with concern an attempt by thugs to intimidate the 2nd Provincial Deputy Secretary comrade Mandla Tibane through hijacking, instead it hardened our resolve to confront them and refuse to be intimidated by criminals. The people of this province are relying on us, the vanguard of the working class, in defending them, we dare not fail. Our campaigns are morally superior and display a lot of courage, we are fearless and ready to suffer for the truth. We are going to continue to fight against corruption and political killings in the province. The PEC noted with concern about young men in the province who died while attending traditional mountain school for a transition to manhood. The rich and respected tradition of initiating our young men is in most cases taken for granted and is now used for maximising profit to others. We condemn this kind of behaviour and those that are responsible should be held accountable. We also want to send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the young men. 2014 National Elections The Central Committee has once more, recommitted us to work tirelessly, for the overwhelming victory of the ANC. We are going to participate in the elections structures with vigour, as we fully understand the bad implications of donating this province to bourgeois parties. That might mean a serious class paralysis for the progressive forces. The ANC from its inception was an honourable organisation built on revolutionary morality of liberating South Africa. We must therefore defend it to remain in power, so as the National Democratic Revolution could be implemented to its logical conclusion. All indications are that, we are going to face tougher elections, judging by the bi-election in Mayflower, in which we were beaten by an opposition. The SACP will be working very hard for the hegemony of the ANC in those hot spots that are targeted by the opposition parties in our province. We are taking a responsibility for our struggle and this coming elections must be won convincingly. The people of Mpumalanga province knows that the only organisation, with a revolutionary history and vision to take this province forward is the African National Congress. We therefore firmly believe that we are going to defend our province against imperialism and monopoly capital by delivering a decisive election victory for the African National Congress during the forthcoming 2014 national elections. International The PEC noted with concern that Swaziland, Africa’s last monarchy, will hold controversial parliamentary elections during the month of September. These undemocratic elections are going to take place while political parties have been banned and three activists are arrested and charged with sedition during protests against the King’s rule. The struggle of the people of Swaziland remain our responsibility, divisions that are there between PUDEMO and Communist Party of Swaziland are worrying. We must agitate for democracy in Swaziland together with our alliance partners, it is us who will feel the brunt of Swazi poverty because of proximity. Africa must be independent from all forms of colonialism, but we also condemn leaders who are still using tribalism in order to achieve their narrow selfish interest. Conclusion The PEC is wishing young people of this province to focus on their development during this youth month, and continue to support our struggle in making sure that they register for 2014 elections in large numbers especially the Mandela children, who will be voting for the first time in this coming elections. We wish the former President Nelson Mandela a speedy recovery. Issued on behalf of the SACP Mpumalanga Province For further information contact Bonakele Majuba: Provincial Secretary 082 968 4877 Lesetja Dikgale : Provincial Spokesperson 076 869 4360
Posted on: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:45:38 +0000
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