Comrades
Since the resent past, I have observed with kin interest on how the debates
have been roving around on this forum. Without necessarily being sexist as
many would say, I think it will be correct for me to congratulate our women
cadres who have been on media lately, responding on challenges facing young
people.
In de recent past the Secretary General of the ANCYL, was on media responding
to issues affecting the organization broadly and further more ensuring our
elections message is received by the public, without dwelling much on the SG,
but I think we have invested much in her and she has proved to be a moving
custodian and monument of the organization. It is important to give credit
where is due. On Tuesday the 17th of March, I listened with keen interest to
Cde Magdelene Moonsamy as she correctly without any disappointment articulating
the position of our organization to the public.
As they were speaking, I thought of our National Acting Chairperson of the YCL-
Cde Kholiswa Fihlane, she is one of the comrades who can rise on issues
unapologetically. Rising on issues doesn't mean one has to be arrogant but
being able to give political direction and leadership to structures. I'm of a
view that she is an inspiration to many us in the organization.
It is in my view that, we as women in the movement, should take responsibility
in insuring that, there is a mentoreship programme for women in the
organizations we serve in. Many documents have been produced by many
congresses and council but those resolutions and declarations find no
expression regarding implementation. Programmes are drafted but they find no
existence on the ground. My views is that, as much we would expect men to
assist in this programme, we should take the leading role in this regard.
This mentor programme, should not be sexist in nature, because our course
should deal away with both patriarchy and matriarchy so that, we bring the
balance. Our main focus should be on the following:
1. To promote gender awareness among the participants
2. To provide an environment where young people can exchange information about
the
organization and activities and further more discuss issues of common
interest.
3. To motivate and enable participants to share their acquired knowledge and
experience.
I think we should agree that, there is capacity within the movement. All we
need to do is to ensure such potential is nurtured, developed and protected.
Dibolelo Mance
PEC member of the ANCYL and YCL ( Free State Province) writing on my personal
capacity
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