SACPblackStar.jpg SACP Media Statement, 17 November 2015 Moses Mabhida Provincial Council The South African Communist Party in Moses Mabhida Province of KwaZulu-Natal held its Provincial Council on the 14th and 15th of November 2015 at EThekwini TVET Asherville Campus. The Council was attended by more than 700 delegates from branches and Districts. There were also representatives of leaders from ANC, COSATU and SANCO who addresses the gathering. The Provincial Council was blessed by receiving addresses from the 2nd Deputy Secretary Cde Solly Mapaila on Saturday and the General Secretary Cde Blade Nzimande on Sunday. The mood was vibrant, robust and very revolutionary. YCL also addressed the Council. The Provincial Council dealt with an array of reports amongst others the Political overview of the PEC by the Provincial Secretary Cde Themba Mthembu, Organizational reports and reports on ANC Provincial Conference. The reports on drought and Finances were also received. The main thrust of the debates tend to be around concerns on the erosion of democracy throughout the world, particularly in developing countries, peddling and promotion of anti-communism by some elements in the ANC and the media and the crisis of capitalism. 1. CRISIS OF CAPITALISM AND THE ECONOMY The Provincial Council raised its concern on the deteriorating state of economy worldwide and its serious impact domestically. This bad state of the economy is attributed to the crisis of capitalism which seem to last longer this time. Capitalism is a chaotic system of production beyond the control of humanity. There is one seldom spoke of alternative though. If production in society was placed under control of workers and rationally planned, then the wealth in society could be distributed on the basis of social need and desire rather than profit. The vast social and economic problems that the world faces could easily be solved. Under a socialist, rational and democratic plan of production, we could provide full employment with significantly reduced working hours, a living wage, housing and education for all, free health care and decent pension. Achieving this would require taking over the key levers of the economy- the banks, infrastructure, and major multinationals and running them in the interest of the vast majority of society, rather than in the interest of the capitalists- a tiny minority. The Provincial Council set when the people of France experience what can be said as counter-terrorism attack of a worst kind. We are saying this is counter terrorism because the world is ruled through terrorism lead by America. The Council viewed this attack as wholly reactionary against ordinary working people, many of them youth, enjoying a night out in restaurants, concert halls and football stadiums. We condemn the murderous gang which carried out these attacks and express our solidarity with the people of Paris. The struggle against terrorism must not be separated from the struggle against imperialist intervention and war, and the struggle against the system which creates the conditions in which religious fanaticism thrives. The Council deliberated on the Political Report of the PEC and raised its serious concern of the erosion of democracy apparently in all spheres of our lives. A more detailed analysis by the working class is a matter of must. This must include its impact on the struggle of the working class and the fight for socialism. 2. ATTACK ON COMMUNIST PARTY AND ITS LEADERS The Council raised its deep concern on the increase in the attack of the Communist Party and its leaders. The attack and marginalization of the Communist Party in Mpumalanga, the well-orchestrated and coordinated attack on our General Secretary Cde Blade Nzimande and the peddling of anti-communist sentiments in KwaZulu-Natal is all seen as a broader, well-thought agenda of dislodging the Communist within the Alliance and in government. The Council accept the assertion that says this renewed attack on the communist is propelled by a new current generated by a coterie of leaders who want to steer the ANC towards an alliance with the Capital. The Council warned these leaders of the dangers of marginalizing the working class to appease the capital that they would not succeed. They will soon fall like any other who made such attempts. 3. SACP AND STATE POWER The Council reaffirm the resolution of the SNC on state power and vowed to intensify the debate in all structures and with the general public. The Council will heed to the call made by the General Secretary to build a bigger, stronger, agile and more adaptable Party ready to face any changing material conditions. The Council agreed with the view of revisiting the participation of the Party leadership in Executive arms of the government. This must be carried out through assessment and review which must include intensive engagement with other Alliance Partners. The Council further showed its concerns and displeasure that some leaders of the communist party are subjected under state surveillance reminiscent of the apartheid regime. The council was very critical of a growing practice to use state resources in fighting factional battles. State security must look at the threats to the state not threats from perceived political opponents. We cannot repeat the same mistake we did going to Polokwane. Nevertheless the Council expressed its full support to its leadership and General Secretary and the Party's commitment to working class struggle even under these difficult times and conditions. 4. MANAGEMENT OF TRANSITION The Council realised that there are difficulties and challenges in the management of the transitional period going to 2017 and 2019. So far we are witnessing conducts and behaviour that tend to divide our organizations, the alliance, the government and the country. Individual and group interests are seen to be prioritized over the people and the country. Our leaders and the organization can do better then what we see now. Our first priorities must lie with serving the human kind. Corporate capture appears to be a greatest threat to our movement. There are people amongst us who want to steal people's revolutionary gains from the jaws of victory and hand it over to the capital. 5. ALLIANCE IN THE PROVINCE The Council expressed its concerns on the growing signs of deteriorating alliance relationships. There are clear indications of leaders within the Alliance who appear not to value the alliance as it stands. The alliance played a central role in bringing stability and peace in KwaZulu-Natal and this is how we must put value to it. There has also been a growing trend to abuse the name of our State President in factional battles. The name of the State President and his office has been subjected to insults by the media, the opposition and anti-majoritarian liberal forces. Now a growing phenomenon is the abuse of the name of the State President within the progressive fold to factionally fight and benefit factional grouping. This is a reckless, irresponsible divisive practice and must be stopped. The President needs support of all of us to lead the country and the liberation movement successfully and not be used to divide us. 6. FIGHTING CRIME AND CORRUPTION The Council received the report on the state of fighting crime and corruption from POPCRU. The Council expressed its deepest disapproval on the handling of matters of leadership in the Police and the case of Ria Phiyega in particular. The handling of matters of Police leadership appears to be in permanent state of instability. The need for an Independent Commission of Inquiry to the instability in the Police Leadership, the killing of police, the conduct of police and the capacity of the police force to fight crime is growing day by day. The council condemned the killing spree taking place in Hostels of Glebelands and KwaMashu. The Council must hold a bilateral with POPCRU and COSATU to look at the above and how it affects the lives of the working class. The Council also resolved to hold a workers summit fighting corruption in Public and Private Sector. Corruption affect the working class badly more than any class, in fact the major benefactor is the ruling class and the elite. 7. STUDENT UPRISING IN THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION Uprisings in the institution of higher learning caught the attention of the Council greatly. The Council fully support the demands of free education up to the university level. The call for solution to the crisis in the University must also look at the job security of the workers and academics. All of the above should be linked to the interest of the country and its people particularly the working class. Autonomy of the University must be abolished. In conclusion the Council committed itself in building a strong alliance including not allowing itself to be provoked by self-serving grouping. We further committed ourselves to work hard for an overwhelming victory of the ANC in the forthcoming local government elections. Issued by the SACP Moses Mabhida Province Contact: Cde Themba Mthembu, Provincial Secretary Mobile: 078 292 3355 or 083 303 6988 -- -- 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] . --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "YCLSA Discussion Forum" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
