In its curriculum for a revolutionary political consciousness, sensibility, and moral imagination, the O.R. Tambo School of Leadership should focus its unflinching gaze on the neoliberal capitalist democracy we live in, and guide the ANC to comprehend its full meaning. Drawing on ample evidence around the world, it should explore the inherent violence of capitalism …

We should appreciate that the ANCYL has been at the centre of development and renewal of the ANC and the country.  It was in fact the ANCYL that shaped the ANC under the most difficult period of the struggle. The question may arise, where exactly should renewal begin – in the ANC or ANCYL? Historical …

Perhaps the issue of the stages of membership should be considered, linked to long term induction and political education of members – not just passage of time.  When this is done, serious care will have to be taken to prevent gate keeping.  The digitalisation of membership should be a straightforward and an urgent initiative.  One …

This ideological incoherence within the movement is resulting in the polarisation of society and the splintering of forces that were part of the democratic movement. The values and principles of the movement are being compromised, and no longer form the bedrock foundation of decisions. This ideological incoherence has had profound negative consequences on the NDR …

The district based service delivery model for development, which is currently being piloted, will be rolled out across the country with a view to drive all development initiatives through district mapping and implementation…a crucial question is when implemented, what kind of an organisation and leadership are available in communities as enablers? Are ANC branches vibrant …

Historical evidence…has shown that if the ANC wants to maintain and strengthen its unity and cohesion in a modern democracy whilst ensuring internal party democracy, it needs an electoral process which ensures an outcome that is inclusive of all factions/caucuses.  Equally though, the system must not kill the democratic ethos and processes of the ANC. …

The revolution is the business of revolutionaries – like teaching is the business of teachers. It cannot be advanced by just ordinary members who have no deeper theoretical understanding of the revolution. The revolution is both a science and an art and therefore requires a revolutionary who has the precision of a scientist and the …

It is often said that integrity leaves on horseback. But that is not all: integrity also arrives on foot. It may disappear quickly, but it arrives slowly and takes a long time to build up… When someone’s integrity is in question or tarnished, the grounds for trust collapse.  This brings about a trust deficit between …

The need for ANC’s renewal has reached a must-do stage. This inescapable charge is best articulated through the movement’s concerning electoral showing. Election outcomes which emerged with declining support for the ANC are a manifestation of a liberation movement which find itself at an increasing social distance from the people it seeks to serve. The …