Dear Cdes
I have realized that as the left we might be once again caught up in yet another succession debate; this time its seems more of when should it start and who should start it? Interestingly, COSATU and Tokyo Sexwale for whatever reasons has become proponents for what has be termed " THE SECOND TERM DISCOURSE". We who might be distance from the corridors of power might not be privy to the real essence of why the debate should start now, who should start and what should be the political essence of such a debate. Whether we agree or not, the mere introduction of this subject matter will feed well in the media sensational agenda and as society we shall be compelled to respond in various different ways. What the left view on this matter? My view is that lets debate it frankly and avoid being led by the media on this discourse. I have personally observed and unfriendly interaction on this subject matter between COSATU and the YL because of how COSATU introduces the matter. Is there a point for discussion on this matter, if there is, what are the principles? Phile From: Thami Ncokwane [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2009 4:42 AM To: [email protected] Cc: Floyd Shibambo; Alex Mohubetswane; Babalwa Ntabeni; Ufhatisana Cooperative; David Mayimela; Dineo Moloele; EMMANUEL MDAWU; Emmanuel Mdawu; Fannie Maseko; Fred Mokoko; Fanie Maseko; Fezile Ngqobe; Godfrey Segoahla; Hamilton; Philemon Lukhele; Jacob Khawe; Jacob Khawe; Jabu Zwane; Kenneth Siphiwe Bhoodu; Kgopotso Kwapeng; Buitumelo Kgaladi; Buitumelo Kgaladi; Nkhensani Kubayi; Lebogang Maile; Percy Mthimkhulu; Thulani Malatsi; Buti Manamela; Vuyo Mhlakaza; Jomo Jacobs; Selby Mdluli; Tebogo Makona; [email protected]; Nandipha Zonela; Fezile Ngqobe; Arthur Radebe; M T Ronyuza; Mzukisi Ronyuza; Rassy Ntlemeza (GPEDU); Reginald Marimi; Sabelo Ngwane; Sabelo Ngwane; Russel Mulamula; Shirley M; Prince Leburu; Timoti Duka; Tim Duka; Thabo Kupa; Thabo Kupa; Tsakane Mahlaule; Tsakane Mahlaule; Tshepo Mafolo; Matshidiso Mfikoe; Tshidi Mfikoe; Tankiso Fafuli; Tebogo Ezekiel Modise; Ujhbsrc; Nash Nephawe; Vasco Ndebele; Vlok; Vusi Mzobe; Vuyo (Johannesburg) Mhlakaza; Vuyo Mhlakaza; Wyne Mathiso; [email protected]; John Mnisi; Zakes Mnisi; Thamsanqa Ncokwane Subject: Invitation to join a Book Club Hi Cadres, I thought I must share this with your goodselves. We have for some time been talking amongst comrades and friends of the ANC about a need to have a book "review" club or whatever the name you think is appropriate, the gist of the matter is that we need a platform for young people to read and reflect on their understanding on what is under review. Concurrent with the issue of a book club, I would have also raised a need to have a Youth Development Forum in Soweto [in can be in any township, I stay in Soweto and that the reason) and to that effect, we also circulated a draft document written by myself, Felix and Makase (unfortunately now late). Whilst all of you were still wondering on the correctness of this Project, in Pimville we proceeded and now have Pimville Klipspruit Youth Development Forum (PKYDF), a Youth Centre (constructed through our IDP submission) and will be launching our Book Club in July - all this goes with a lot of lessons in the process and we are ready to share this with yourselves as activists who have a background in communities that needs your services and most of the time are no where to be found because you are "too busy" - on a lighter note. The issue of book collection and reading is a matter of discipline. I personally since the last time I raised this issue (2 years ago) with a number of comrades, can confirm that I have collected 31 books through exclusive books it is a compromise a one bottle of whiskey or any other drink in a month. I have not completed reading all of them I must confess but can tell you that they are very helpful as my reference material on matters that from time to time I am requested to make reflections on as an activist, more importantly as a veteran student and youth activist [for sure no one contest this view] - the sooner we start at a more coordinated and larger scale the better. Lets agree that common sense in the movement has cost us dearly and this initiative will in one way or the other help us contribute in turning the tide. We have a list of 10 books we will start with and have lined up people who will be leading presentations on dates to be agreed upon soon and will welcome any additional recommended books. I have volunteered to present in the first book review sessions in July - A book by Moky Makura on the Best African Entrepreneurs (not its exact title) I will be giving more details in my next communique that will only go to those who will have indicated their interest on the project. Bye for now as there is work to be done - Amandla!!! Ncokwane Thami. 076 035 8999. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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] . -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
