96 years ago on this day a powerful movement was formed in South Africa, then known as Union of South Africa. A group of chiefs, church leaders and interllectuals met to form a voice of the natives who have been desposed of their land and rights. Among them was Pixley ka Isaka Seme, Alfred Mangena, Dr John Langalibalele Dube, Sol Plaaitjie to mention a few. On that day 1912 January 08, The South African Native National Congeress(SANNC) that later became African National Congress in 1923 was formed.
The Congress was commited to the non-violent, passive resistance struggle. It emphasised on one man one vote, land struggles, non-sexiest, non-racist to mention challenges of that time. The congress grew bigger into a liberation movement, then later a ruling party after 27 April 1994.
As we approach the centenary in 2012, I wish the mass democratic movement a Happy Birthday.
Let's all unite, mobilize and fight on until we better the lives of our people. What is important in all Democratic Movements is to SERVE THE PEOPLE
Aluta Continua!
Katekani
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
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