ANC to 'engage' with Lekota

I think Lekota is trying threaten our democracy and distabilise by bringing confusion. Thabo Mbeki have not yet said anything about the fact that ANC recalled him, instead with all respect for ANC, he resigned and showed no bitterness.

The question is what is the point of Lekota against ANC? is it against Zuma or against ANC? If its against ANC- meaning he is against people mandate- if its against Zuma its simple mean -He is against people's will or choice. This act of Lekota is an absolute undermining act against people of South Africa.

Let us be fair on people. Mbalula< Malema, and other youths insulted Mbeki, and other leaders (like Desmond Tutu) in public, and no one said anything. if they were reprimanded, there was no public apology to these individuals. When they voice their complaints (in any form) the ANC leadership never complained, but when lekota writes an open letter he is attacked by the likes of Jeff Hadebe (who never said anything to defend the president, the courts, and democracy). This kind of behavior by the ANC leadership is not suprising, because Malema has called for people like TM to be expelled from the ANC. if you treat people like that it is expected that they will seek another home. I am yet to see this post Polokwane unity. people on the ground want sanity. i wish the likes of Malema were born in the time of arm strugle so they confront the counter revolutionaries on the battle field. If people want to form another party let them form it, but do not think the ANC is untouchable. if you don't start treating people with respect, then your dream of governing untill Jesus comes back might just remain a dream. If this party can take just 30% of the voters(which is realistic) the ANC will be out of government. I wonder what would hapen if there was an anti Zuma malema.

The ANC is no longer about the will of the people, but about positions and deals. As a South African who has voted ANC i am not even consulted to who i think should lead the party but instead card carrying members decide for me.
I have the right to have an option to choose who from the ANC should be the president and right now it is not Jacob Zuma. I would put my cross next to President Kgalema Mothlante. Give us options! it is our right
That is my will as a South African

Those who know Terror told us that, when they "crossed" the floor at the island (from BC to ANC), it was supposed to be a collective. But he crossed before them so that it should look like he was the 'ring' leader. When t-shirts were printed 'One Lekota One Premier" in the Free State, he never condemned them. He is still a factional leader in the Free State.Mluleki George was also one factionalist in the Eastern Cape. Two factionalists coming up with a new factional organisation. It will never see the rise of the sun. Good luck to all the factionalist who were members of the ANC. May all those remaining join this organisation as we have important issues of national inerests to deal with.

Where does the change of tone in the ANC leadership now wanting to engage Lekota and those who share his views, come from? They must have thought that threatening people and calling Lekota "a spoilt child" would deter people from raising views they feel so strong about, and it wasn't to be. There has been a elephant in the house for too long, that no one dared to talk about. But that time has passed. The ANC leadership cannot request people to give them blind obedience and loyalty. They must ask Malan. Dr. Allan Boesak withheld blind obedience from him some years ago. The ANC let the people down by allowing JZ to become its leader. He does not have the credentials the South African public across the political spectrum is looking for. The majority of sober ANC member are surely going to rally behind the new political party to provide the political leadership that Julius Malema and his cronies can never imagine. We had expected of the ANC given its rich history to always be mindful of the South African public and to put the interest of the nation above personal aspirations and ambitions. As it turned out to be, they failed us big time in this area. From the days of UDF Lekota has shown good sense of understanding the dynamics of the political situation of our country. Think of the humiliation he had to endure in Polokwane from people who claim to possess expertise to lead our country when they hardly respect a person who holds a different view from theirs. To expect much from these people will be sheer delusional on our part. People will no doubt make their will known and rescue the country when there is still time by supporting the process to form a new formidable political party that will succeed in stopping the current ANC in its trails.

Thivhavhudzi

the idea of a new party is good indeed for south african politics, but i personally think it's a pity that the likes of Terror are pushing this, because he is a hypocrite.

but if i have to choose between him and the collective of REAL counter-revolutionaries (vavi, nzimande, melema and mbalula) who destroyed the ANC - i would take my chances with Terror.

ANC will always be arrogant because it believes that the poor (which is majority) will always vote it because of its liberation credentials and it knows how to mobilize them and discredit any opposition as too small and not having poor people's interest at heart.

if you have a party which lives through SMSs, blogging and emails then forget it - you need to go out there across the country and sell your heart to the poor

at the end of the day people are not dumb and as a party you need to reach out to them personally.

No, I think ANC is dealing with Lekota the wrong way. Haul him before disciplinary hearing and expel him from ANC or expel him straight away. The reason why this (disciplinary hearing) is not going to happen is because the new formation which will mainly be those who supported Thabo in Polokwane constitute +-40% of the ANC membership. This is a head-ache for the organisation and cannot be ignored, except for Julius since I dont think he understant stats/propotionality.

Well like it or not, the ANC is winning the 2009 election but i assure you that come 2014, they will kiss the 2/3 majority goodbye. i actually support the idea of Terror and the others to form a new party that will challenge the ANC, i am one of the people who wanted change in terms of the leadership of the ANC but not to victimise the former leaders of the organization and also put the country on shame, this is the time wherein as ordinary citizens who are not politicians but execise our right to vote have to show them that the fact that they brought change in terms of apartheid, it doesn't mean that we will rely on them until jesus comes back, we should teach them a lesson this time, how much i encourage the in coming party/any strong opposition to go and mobilize in the rural areas of limpopo and the other disadvantaged places because i know that they are fed up by the empty promises made by ANC since 1994, they are forever making noise of fighting against poverty, unemployment and many more, people do not even have water to start with but they are busy fighting for power and enriching themselves, you should see the house built by Julias Malema for his granny who does not even have 10 months being the president of the ANCYL, they want our vote now but after that they are gone.Terror and his friends, go ahead you have our support.

I remember that the ANC used to boast about the fact that they've got so many leaders to come in and fill vacant posts in the gorvenment, I wonder what they are now saying about the likes of Terror, who was once considered as a presidential candidate who will take over from Mbeki. How many like him are still hiding within the party. Who knows maybe he seriously thought that he could become president, that is why he is so angry with Zuma and them. Get over yourself Terror.

Well, the venerable ANC and most respectable elders, feel that opposition is a waste of time, that mechanistically, differences of opinion have clear courses that can be taken within the ANC, within their processes and guidelines (with no retribution or harsh stick/machete response, a bit unlike our close brother Zimbabwe). So why waste your breath. It would seem natural to find that the economy is a factor at present. And if it takes opposition (why feign parliamentary democracy, my fellow revolutionaries, who needs parties), go with the flow. AIDS, Malaria, poverty, the Rand, the ANC does not need opposition, or people speaking freely, we will deal with this.

The ANC has lost touch with the people.. the only problem is that we have no alternative to it.. the DA is too white centered for the liking of the majority of voters.. so we welcome the formation of a new party to neutralize the ANC dominance..

Why would ANC say they want to engage Lekota? Why didnt they engage Thabo and give him fear hearing before he was being ousted 3 weeks ago. ANC thinks they will have the mandate of people come 2009 all because they fought for apartheld. The ANC can not cajole people with Apartheld any longer, because the era of Apartheld has gone and this is ourheld. Politics is all about politicking of votes and not assurance of votes. We will see what happens in 2009.

Mdluli said...."you should see the house built by Julias Malema for his granny who does not even have 10 months being the president of the ANCYL"
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Maybe you dont know how much Julius is earning probably R100 000.00 net per month, that is why he can afford the cars and house.

Terror speed up new formation as soon as possible; you will get the 40% that was on Mbeki side at Polokwane thus almost halving ANC vote and should you secure that 40% and other non ANC voters you might be neck-on-neck with ANC in next elections. Be sure of that, that is the reason why ANC wants to meet with you and no insults at all from Hournable Malema.