The immediate suspension of the ANCYL and disciplinary in terms of the ANC's constitutiona and Code of Conduct must now follow this very forthright statement of the ANC President
On 4/10/10, sabelo gina <[email protected]> wrote: > > This is the great statement from the President of Our Country. > > > On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 1:38 PM, Dominic Tweedie < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> >> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ON SAPA WIRES >> >> >> >> >> *STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT JG ZUMA ON POLITICAL CONDUCT AND SOCIAL COHESION* >> >> >> >> *10 April 2010* >> >> >> Ladies and gentlemen of the media, >> >> At the meeting of the ANC’s National Executive Committee last month, we >> spoke out strongly about the need for discipline among the members of the >> organisation and more generally for all to respect the rules of political >> engagement. >> As the organisation’s leadership we were drawing the line, and that there >> would be consequences for anyone who crossed that line. >> >> Matters relating to the conduct and statements of the ANC Youth League >> which are totally alien to the culture of the ANC have made it necessary for >> us to emphasise a few fundamental principles today. >> >> This is an appropriate moment to do so, particularly since it is the >> anniversary of the brutal assassination of one of the outstanding heroes of >> our struggle, Comrade Chris Hani. >> >> On this anniversary, we recommit ourselves to uphold the values and >> traditions to which he and scores of the country’s national heroes dedicated >> their lives. >> >> We commit ourselves to continue working tirelessly to build a non-racial, >> non-sexist, united and democratic South Africa, founded on the positive >> values that are enshrined in the Constitution. >> >> We urge all South Africans to work with us in achieving these goals. >> >> But ANC cadres must lead in this process. >> >> We also wish to underscore the following important points: >> >> *FREEDOM OF THE MEDIA* >> >> The country’s Constitution enshrines the principle of freedom of the >> media. >> >> An independent and free media is one of the cornerstones of democracy. >> >> It is an important barometer of the extent to which the people are freely >> able to express themselves. >> >> While in a democracy there will inevitably be times of contestation >> between the media and other sections of society, the fundamental principles >> should be adhered to at all times. >> >> We must accord journalists the freedom to do their work unhindered. >> >> We should engage them professionally and with dignity. >> >> Should there be a need to take issue with anything that is being reported, >> it should be done in a manner that promotes frank and open engagement. >> >> The manner in which a BBC journalist was treated at an ANC Youth League >> press conference is regrettable and unacceptable, regardless of any alleged >> provocation on his part. >> >> *RESPECT FOR THE LAW* >> >> We place a high premium on order, stability and the rule of law in the >> country. >> >> That is why the ruling party took the step this week of calling for >> restraint from all its structures and members. >> >> Anyone who then goes against that statement is undermining the leadership >> authority of the ANC, and that cannot be accepted. >> >> When the ANC has made such a statement, it is totally out of order for us >> to continue as if such a statement was not made. >> >> Certainly there must be consequences for such behaviour. >> >> We have done this because of the need to respect a high court ruling >> relating to a particular liberation song. >> >> We also recognise that this song, in the current environment, could be >> misunderstood by those not familiar with the context and content of our >> struggle. >> >> In making this call, we do not intend in any way to diminish the proud >> history of struggle against apartheid. >> >> We do recognise that we have a responsibility to act in a way that reduces >> the potential for tension, and encourages unity. >> >> Our Constitution enshrines the independence of the judiciary and the rule >> of law. >> >> We must recognise the role of the judiciary as the final arbiter in >> disputes in society. >> >> The dignity and decorum of the institution must always be protected and >> defended. >> >> There are procedures that one should follow to challenge court decisions. >> >> Defiance of these procedures should not be tolerated. >> >> It would make mockery of our judicial system. >> >> It should be noted that to appeal a court decision is not to defy it. >> >> *ZIMBABWE* >> >> South Africa is a respected member of the international community. >> >> The country has certain responsibilities and obligations in the regional >> and broader international spheres. >> >> One of these is to facilitate the implementation of the Global Peace >> Agreement in Zimbabwe. >> >> We undertake this task with the necessary seriousness and sensitivity, and >> have to ensure impartiality at all times. >> >> We will continue to facilitate the resolution of the impasse in Zimbabwe >> and to treat all parties with respect. >> >> We cannot and will not side with any one of the parties to the exclusion >> of others. >> >> We received a report from the last round of talks held last week. >> >> We will work with the parties again to take the process forward. >> >> *2010 WORLD CUP* >> >> The 21st of April will mark the 50 days until the start of the 2010 FIFA >> World Cup. >> >> Initial research indicates that South Africa is likely to receive 450 000 >> international fans between June 11 and July 11. >> >> South Africa remains ready to receive visitors from all walks of life and >> from all parts of the globe. >> >> We are now putting final touches to our plans on security, logistics, >> hospitality, transport and others. >> >> We urge international soccer fans to continue buying tickets and to >> prepare themselves to enjoy South African hospitality and experience the >> first African World Cup ever. >> >> >> *SOCIAL COHESION AND UNITY* >> >> Recent events have raised concerns in some quarters about social cohesion. >> >> Some people have spoken of heightened racial tension. >> >> We should not be dismissive of such concerns, and should be prepared to >> engage in dialogue to address them. >> >> But we must acknowledge that South Africans remain united in their support >> for the Constitution, the values it enshrines, and the democratic >> institutions it has established. >> >> South Africans are clearly committed to work together to address the >> legacy of our divided past. >> >> Our history tells us that there is no challenge we cannot overcome. >> >> Among other things this requires responsible leadership. >> >> The ANC Youth League is not an independent body. >> >> It exists within the umbrella policy and discipline of the ANC. >> >> The organisation will deal with these matters internally as it deems fit. >> >> We reiterate that leaders should think before they speak, as their >> utterances have wider implications for the country. >> >> *I thank you.* >> >> >> >> Issued by: >> African National Congress >> 54 Sauer Street >> 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