Mdu I'm told the 6th annual Robert Sobukwe memorial lecture at Fort Hare, delivered yesterday by Kwandiwe Kondlo, was superb. As you'd know, Kondlo made extensive research on the PAC in exile and collated vital records and relevant information for his doctoral thesis done with the Rand Afrikaanse University (now the University of Johannesburg). I would be keen to read this presentation. Kondlo's dissertation is balanced and academically strong. You do not get this nowadays as emerging intellectuals curry favours with the establishment or slant towards the conservative and/or neo-liberal approach. Kondlo's research had the hallmarks of fairness similar to the authors of the Oxford History of southern Africa. I'm told he now works with the University of the free State in their Centre of African Studies. I'm certain that he will have academic freedom in that institution, led by Vice Chancellor Jonathan Jansen. Jansen is a credible academic and is forthright with his views. I have worked with Jansen before when we eventually published a collection of essays in 1992 entitled 'Knowledge is Power'. It will really be up to Kondlo to flourish in that environment. The Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Trust is run by the family - Sobukwe's wife and the children. They have a few other trustees, including the Xolela Mangcu of the Steve Biko Foundation. They have done remarkable work, under the circumstances, to lift Sobukwe's image from the doldrums to public prominence, and pride of place in the hearts of the Azanian masses. Various forums on Sobukwe by the PAC have been seen to be sectarian and closed off from the public at large. The hegemony of the Charterists have placed a heavy burden on the PAC's influence of the public and the ignominious poll defeats since 1994 and the continuing leadership disputes have not helped at all. The Africanist school of thought is made of sterner stuff and has a lasting staying power whatever the circumstances, and it will re-emerge forcefully to dominate the thoughts and actions of the African people and wider society as we march forward. I believe Sobukwe's political legacy will be the rallying point, hence his wider acceptance by the public. The RMS Trust has challenges at present but will come out strong eventually - I am working with them on strategic matters and selected projects and their administration. Izwe lethu iAfurika Jaki
From: msib...@randwater.co.za To: payco@googlegroups.com Subject: [PAYCO] Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:39:24 +0000 Cde Seroke: Yesterday, when I saw I notification that today, a memorial lecture of Prof Sobukwe was taking place at Fort Hare today. I spoke to professor Kondlo, who told me that he was flying today to deliver a keynote address. It was unfortunate, that it was taking place in a far flung area. I do not know about the existence of the Sobukwe trust. One information, that may be incorrect is that, some foundations or trusts have became defunct. But it appears that the existing foundation is independent to the PAC. I support this, if it’s the case. Sobukwe is an unsung continental hero. Thatmi kaplajie, once said to me, we should venerate Sobukwe making his thoughts our daily bread, unfortunately he left heading to the wilderness. Sobukwe, should have a monument or any government building named after him. We should lobby strongly for this. In Daveyton, where I live, we have a place named after Stanley Mokgoba, Ironically, no sign of PAC members existing now. the charterist have failed to rename that area. What about Prof ? Mduduzi Sibeko Admin/finance T +27-11-724-9249/81 C +27-71-101-2595 F +27-11-900-1929 F 086-754-2176 E msib...@randwater.co.za www.randwater.co.za This email and any accompanying attachments may contain confidential and proprietary information. This information is private and protected by law and, accordingly, if you are not the intended recipient, you are requested to delete this entire communication immediately and are notified that any disclosure, copying or distribution of or taking any action based on this information is prohibited. Emails cannot be guaranteed to be secure or free of errors or viruses. The sender does not accept any liability or responsibility for any interception, corruption, destruction, loss, late arrival or incompleteness of or tampering or interference with any of the information contained in this email or for its incorrect delivery or non-delivery for whatsoever reason or for its effect on any electronic device of the recipient. Views and opinions expressed or implied in this email are those of the sender unless clearly stated as being that of Rand Water. If verification of this email or any attachment is required, please request a hard-copy version. -- Sending your posting to payco@googlegroups.com Unsubscribe by sending an email to payco-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com You can also visit http://groups.google.com/group/payco Visit our website at www.mayihlome.wordpress.com -- Sending your posting to payco@googlegroups.com Unsubscribe by sending an email to payco-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com You can also visit http://groups.google.com/group/payco Visit our website at www.mayihlome.wordpress.com
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