Since 2012, the twin tasks of the ANCYL have evolved from mobilising the youth behind the ANC, and championing the interests of young people of SA, to mobilising and rallying the youth behind factions of the ANC, and championing the interests of an old guard, writes Malaika Mahlatsi.
The shoulders of young people are forced to carry the burden of ensuring our country does not collapse nor fall into flames. This was the sentiment put forward by Mandla Nkomfe, the Deputy Chairperson of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation. Nkomfe was speaking at an event at the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum to inform the press and public about the Youth Day Parade for Justice and Change. The Youth Day Parade, set to take place on June 16, will provide a platform for young people to express their aspirations for a truly equal, just, non-sexist, and non-racial society in which all persons have access to higher forms of freedom.
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In this excerpt from Chasing Freedom, Itumeleng Mafatshe reflects on the making of the ANC Youth League and its historical exclusion of women. Chasing Freedom is edited by Zukiswa Mqolomba and Suntosh R Pillay, and is published by Codesria.
A senior staffer in the office of the secretary-general at Luthuli House, Pule ‘Boutros’ Mlambo, died on Monday at the age of 59 following a short illness.