Comrades, Having read what is purported to be Thabo Mbeki's letter the following would be my observations:
1. Important issues are raised as issues that face the movement and I'm in agreement with many of the issues except for the notion of reducing poverty instead of eradication of poverty albeit in gradual steps over a period of time without sounding overzealous. 2. The issue of firing of comrades who do not agree with those who are in the leadership at a particular time smacks of hypocrisy and fork tongue; this is so because a number of things would pointed out and the following are factual issues during his leadership as they demonstrate what he apparently denounces. a. Women abuse as evidenced by Thabo's bashing and clearly heating Winnie Mandela at Orlando stadium b. Ignoring of Ace Magashule for government leadership in the Free State c. Recalling Mathew Phosa as Premier of Mpumalanga d. Appointing Ndaweni Mahlngu as premier only to embarrass the ANC e. Using state institutions for investigating Phosa, Ramaphosa and Sexwale for an alleged coup f. Recalling MECs Kpndlo, Masualle, Sizani in the Eastern Cape and others in other provinces g. Introduction of GEAR which Sam Shilowa fought against fiercely until he had a taste of money and state power h. Alienation of the alliance partners and labelling them as ultra-left which Madisha fought against fiercely before he got dreams to taste what Shilowa has. i. Appointment of lame duck premier Nosimo Balindlela in sheer disregard of all those that were deserving and capable j. Denying connection between HIV and AIDS and there-by delaying roll out of ARVs and consequently leading to many deaths. Unfortunately this lead to Lekota presiding over a meeting that annulated Honourable Mandela for his different views of the matter k. Firing Jacob Zuma based on a trial that was not Zuma's nor was he a witness l. Protecting Silebi from prosecution including instructing the foot soldiers to withdraw a warrant of arrest m. Disbanding of Provincial structures in the Eastern cape, Gauteng, and others some under dubious circumstances 3. This letter is nothing but a bitter Mbeki who would have liked to stay on power to advance the same Compradore Bourgeoisie he is crying foul about 4. Its all important to say the issues that he raises did not arise after Polokwane but they were there long before and probably started during his presidency of the ANC that started in 1997; to pretend now as if these are issues that arise now is highest level of dishonesty 5. Indeed history will judge his action 6. The left leaning talk all of a sudden is highest level of opportunism that must be shunned and condemned In the final analysis this should have been expected and Thabo has betrayed the organization that he has served for more that the half of his life. Simphiwe Thobela From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mduduzi H Vilakazi Sent: 31 October 2008 10:06 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [YCLSA Discussion] Re: MBEKI OPEN LETTER Comrades please read Comrade Mbeki's letter to the President of the ANC, Comrade Jacob Zuma This message and any attachments relating to official business of the Mpumalanga Provincial Government (MPG) is proprietary to the MPG and intended for the original addressee only. The message may contain information that is confidential and subject to legal privilege. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender. If you receive this message in error, please notify the original sender immediately and destroy the original message. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are hereby notified that you must not disseminate, copy, use, distribute, or take any action in connection therewith. The MPG cannot insure that the integrity of this communication has been maintained, nor that it is free of errors, viruses, interception and / or interference. The MPG is not liable whatsoever for loss or damage resulting from the opening of this message and / or attachments and / or the use of the information contained in this message and / or attachments. <http://www.mpumalanga.gov.za> Always stretching our arm, to accelerate service delivery --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You are subscribed. This footer can help you. Please POST your comments to [email protected] or reply to this message. You can visit the group WEB SITE at http://groups.google.com/group/yclsa-eom-forum for different delivery options, pages, files and membership. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please email [EMAIL PROTECTED] . You don't have to put anything in the "Subject:" field. You don't have to put anything in the message part. All you have to do is to send an e-mail to this address (repeat): [EMAIL PROTECTED] . -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
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