Cde Mduduzi, I think you are raising quite valid points, in terms of how we should approach this onslaught against our movement by the Shikotas. But I think any revolution requires different tactics in arriving at the ultimate objective. There are no strictly defined rules or procedures to be followed when you are engaged in the political battle. The prevailing conditions at a certain point in time should dictate the tactics to be employed in the revolution. Yes, we cannot condone public violence, but we must also avoid becoming too liberal in our approach because we seek to comply with certain parameters set by our opposition and the capitalist media houses. I agree with you that the threat that the shikotas pose on our movement cannot be underestimated, which is why we should man-mark them and not allow them space to manoeuver. I think the Shikotas enjoy an unfair advantage of biased media coverage, which, if not countered, will inevitably give them an upper hand in this battle. I don't think the shikotas got the coverage on their failed Orange Farm meeting because comrades demonstrated against their presence. These guys have dominated the media platform, including the public broadcaster (SABC) and they are "fortunate" to have all their events covered, I mean some journalists are even deployed to cover their coffee drinking sessions.
Is there anything wrong with ANC members peacefully demonstrating against the formation of shikota in their communities. I think the law permits that, as people have got freedom of expression, as enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic. These kind of demonstrations will in fact help to mobilize for the movement even in those platforms organized by the reactionaries. Let us not be too liberal in our approach to these issues, but rather remain radical in a disciplined fashion. As for Cde TM, unfortunately I agree with those who are skeptical about it. I don't believe that his lieutenants are acting without his knowledge or consent. But anyway, I think it suits us well to believe that TM is not part of these shenanigans, because his direct participation would cause even more confusion amongst the electorate. If indeed TM is honest and sincere about him not being involved with the shikotas, then I think he should, as the "loyal" member of the ANC, actively participate in our campaigning machinery. ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mduduzi H Vilakazi Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 8:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [YCLSA Discussion] Re: ANC FAILS NO ONE I have a feeling that the language used by comrades might provoke violence. It is the language of people who are in panic button. This panic button is informed by the negative impact Shikota has made to the country. I wrote earlier that this shikota is dangerous and comrades should accept the danger so that we can device means of alleviating it but denials continued. The tone is currently harsh and might make comrades to do stupid things like fighting or killing each other. The impatioence of some comrades made them to react to shikota meetings in a way that popularised shikota. If ANC members were not singing outside shikota meetings people would have not known the existence of shikota. I appeal to comrades to start door to door in their areas explaining the importance to vote and vote ANC. The shikota should not be popularized by us. we need not to mention them in our campaigns. we need not to speak about them unlesss a question is posed by those we are visiting. Cde TM has distanced himself from the Shikota initiative but I heard one comrade this morning saying that they cannot be fooled by TM. I want to appeal to comrades to leave TM alone, he has worked so much for the country, the continent and the world. He might be tired by now so let us all give him the rest he deserves. He did what we wanted him to do - declare his standing. It shall not be interpreted or analyzed otherwise. Please macabane. 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