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CU Postings to Whatsapp, 17-18 September 2017 Click the links to connect to full text ANCWL statement on Johan Rupert's comments on radical economic transformation Mr Rupert and his cohorts are hell-bent in ensuring that the current ownership, management and control of economy is not tampered with and remains in the hands of the few. The economically marginalised and the landless must unite and confront white arrogance from capitalists as Mr Rupert. The ANCWL will not be deterred from demanding radical economic transformation. The majority of the people must be active participants in the economy of the country that the likes of Johan Rupert has monopolised for years. - http://womensleague.anc.org.za/show.php?id=12269 President Zuma to Attend the UN General Assembly in New York President Jacob Zuma will attend the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly and other activities from 19-25 September 2017. President Zuma will host an event there in honour of O R Tambo. President Zuma will address the General Debate, and also sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The Ethiopian Prime Minister, whose country is currently serving as a rotating President of the UN Security Council, has convened a debate on the Reform of UN Peacekeeping Operations, in which President Zuma will participate. - http://www.thepresidency.gov.za/press-statements/president-zuma-attend-un-general-assembly-new-york Opening remarks by the Chair of SADC, President Zuma, at the Double Troika Summit of Heads of State and Government, DIRCO, Tshwane It is regrettable that the Commander of the Lesotho Defence Force, Lt General Motsomotso, who was with us here in this building three weeks ago, tragically lost his life in a senseless killing. We urge the Government and people of Lesotho to finalise all the required reforms within 18 months. SADC cannot be in Lesotho forever. We look forward to receiving the report of the Ministerial Fact Finding Mission and the recommendations of the Defence Chiefs who met on 12-13 September. - http://www.thepresidency.gov.za/speeches/opening-remarks-chair-sadc%2C-president-zuma%2C-occasion-double-troika-summit-heads-state-and World Social and Political Leaders Gather in Caracas for Venezuela Solidarity Event Around 197 delegates representing political and social organizations from locations spanning five different continents are meeting on Saturday in Caracas to discuss peace and international solidarity in Venezuela. The summit will discuss the defence of the revolution and looks to build global, international networks of support for the Bolivarian process. During the coming days, the delegates will discuss and approve an international plan of action and solidarity for the support and continuation of the Bolivarian Revolution. - https://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/World-Social-and-Political-Leaders-Gather-in-Caracas-for-Venezuela-Solidarity-Event-20170916-0003.html Cyril Ramaphosa: Change you can believe in "The time for change is upon us and we all have a role to play to create and contribute to the country we believe in. I believe everyone has the capability to collaborate and join hands to bring about meaningful change." Cyril Ramaphosa, Chairperson, Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation http://www.cyrilramaphosafoundation.org/ Distributed by APO on behalf of Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation "A pilot programme for the support of vulnerable women and children has been launched on Friday 15 September... inclusive, free from violence, gender sensitive... "Safe Park" offering support for the most vulnerable... psychosocial support... empower women and children, educating them on how to protect themselves against abuse and exploitation..." Copyright-free broadcast-quality footage available... Download the dope sheet... Voice-over News Format video is available for media... Download the script... Offered for free and unrestricted news use... - https://tinyurl.com/ya2o4c3o Venezuela 'Will Never Bow to Imperialism's Threats' "Today it is Venezuela, but yesterday it was Nicaragua. It is Syria, it is Palestine," warned Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza. "We have seen things we thought we would never see in Venezuela. Men burnt alive for being Chavistas, or presumed Chavistas, 29 of them, nine of whom died." Constituent assembly speaker Delcy Rodriguez said: "Venezuela is the victim of an unconventional war... [The US Imperialists] have the impudence to address our internal affairs as if they were the affairs of the empire," Ms Rodriguez said. - https://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/a-22e7-Venezuela-will-never-bow-to-imperialisms-threats Caribbean and African States Back Inspiration in Caracas Caribbean and African nations stood firm with Venezuela on the front line against imperialism in Caracas on Saturday. The Todos Somos Venezuela solidarity conference broke up into workshops to debate a draft declaration condemning the US and other imperialist countries, the mainstream media war on the socialist government and demanding respect for Venezuela's sovereignty. - https://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/a-6ca7-Caribbean-and-African-states-back-inspiration-in-Caracas Indian Peaceniks Defend Bolivarian Democracy India's peace movement defended Venezuela's "new spirit of democracy" against imperialist war threats on Saturday. Speaking at the opening of Todos Somos Venezuela, All India Peace and Solidarity Organisation secretary-general Professor Sonia Gupta denounced the threats from "those who think they own the world." "We are here to defend Venezuelan sovereignty and democracy. Those who threaten Venezuela with military action must see it as a threat," said Prof Gupta. "Venezuela is a threat to the 'democracy' of parties taking turns to rule. It is a threat of true democracy." - https://tinyurl.com/ycwkjpy2 Most CU topical postings are now made to Whatsapp via the Whatsapp-style link with a caption. The above is a collection of the latest postings. Items that have already been sent by e-mail through this channel are not included. Please ask for Whatsapp if you want it. ________________________________ [http://imageshack.com/a/img32/381/6b28.png] E-mail Disclaimer: The information contained in this communication is confidential and may be legal privileged. 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