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Original Post Date: 2010-04-05 Time: 05:00:22 Posted By: The BeardedMan
Howzit
That a youth leader from South Africa should make these calls, especially at a time when the situation in his own country is like a tinderbox that is just waiting for a spark, is totally irresponsible.
In just ten weeks time the eyes of the world will be upon South Africa as the FIFA World Cup will kick off – and it won’t take much for the situation on the ground to deteriorate to the point that the security for the football tournament will break down and the whole thing just becomes a free for all.
And it has been written, before today, that at the end of the World Cup, Mugabe will begin a reign of terror on his political opponents and the Zimbabwean population, as he seeks to establish his dominance once and for all.
For those that watch the political bun-fights in Southern Africa, the next ten weeks and immediately thereafter, promises to be most interesting.
The tough-talking ANC youth leader said it was imperative that indigenous people take a keen interest in empowering themselves, as imperialists would never voluntarily hand over wealth to them.
He was addressing ZANU PF youth wing members last night at New Donnington Farm near Norton, owned by Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Gideon Gono.
“Having attained political freedom, you can't shy away from economic emancipation,” said Malema, who had earlier during the day toured Zimplats Mine plant near Chegutu and Ngezi Mine in Mhondoro.
South Africa, said Malema, had a lot to learn from Zimbabwe's experience both in terms of land redistribution and black empowerment since Harare had attained its independence much earlier than Tswane.
While there might be criticism of Zimbabwe's empowerment regulations, what was critical was the political will shown by the country's leadership.
“As long as there is political will, nothing is impossible. As politicians we are activists but we have people to implement it – the technocrats, people whom we pay who should then polish our ideas. They should not tell us that it is not possible. Once they tell us that then they are firing themselves. But we should be told that it might take long to implement,” he said.
He paid tribute to Dr Gono for the shrewd way he handled Zimbabwe's economy, which he said, had been under siege by imperialist forces that imposed illegal sanctions.“
I have no idea which economy Malema was watching for him to makes these comments. Malema is a loose cannon whose comments can undo any good done in Zimbabwe. Mugabe’s rule does not need spurious praise as it encourages him to continue with his destructive rule.
“Malema hailed President Mugabe for his visionary leadership, saying the President could not relinquish power when the enemy was bent on reversing the gains of the revolution.
“In South Africa we had (Oliver) Tambo, who served for 30 years as ANC leader without being challenged. All of us said we needed a unifying figure,” he said.
The ANC youth leader urged ZANU PF youths to be vigilant and to conduct themselves in an exemplary way to attract more supporters.“
Pleading with the ZANU PF to behave in an exemplary manner is rather like instructing them to wage a full and bloody war in the country.
Zuma will not be impressed with Malema’s statements.
The firebrand ANCYL leader said it was possible for ZANU PF youths to be militant without being violent. Addressing a ZANU PF youth rally in Mbare yesterday afternoon, the controversial Malema appeared to be singing from the same hymn sheet with the ZANU PF supporters, urging them to be militant in “defence of the revolution”.
“You must be militant, you must be radical; you must be resolute in defence of your own organisation,” said Malema.
But while they were still applauding, he changed the tune, and told them what they least expected to hear: denouncing violence.
“But militancy does not mean cutting people hands, militancy does not mean violent politics, militancy means you must be vigilant, you must be on the ground, you must be in each and every corner of Zimbabwe.“
If you were to look at the definition of ‘militant’ or ‘militancy’, you cannot but disagree with Malema. Violence is in ZANU PF’s genetic make-up, it is something used as the basic building block of that party’s foundation.
ZANU PF will take Malema unhelpful words and will twist them so that their activities on the ground, the violence, mayhem and murder that they perpetrate becomes the acceptable norm in the eyes of the ANC.
“The silence among the youths – who for all along had been applauding even the smallest of greetings – was enough evidence that they did not expect that from Malema.
And he didn't stop there. He warned them that violence could attract an international invasion.
“Once we engage in violent means of politics, we run the risk of giving imperialists the reason why they must invade Zimbabwe… If you fight people physically, you are giving them an opportunity to slaughter everybody, because theirs is to slaughter those who disagree with them,” added Malema.
Malema added that while they supported President Jacob Zuma's mediation efforts in Zimbabwe, a lasting solution would only come from Zimbabweans. He however stressed his warning against using violence, saying politicians should be able to negotiate and resolve their differences peacefully.
“We want you to hold peaceful elections because we know that under peaceful elections, ZANU PF will win,” added Malema.
“We are critical thinkers, we believe in sitting down and negotiating. We do not opt for violence. Those who think violence is a means for solutions, they cannot think, that is why they introduce violent politics in the politics of Zimbabwe…”
The more radical youths of Zimbabwe will understandably be a little confused with the message – but Mugabe will win the day by offering solace to those who wish to perpetuate the reign of violence in Zimbabwe.
The youth, Duke Mudenge (25), who is based at the Air Force of Zimbabwe's Manyame Base was arrested by the military police before being handed to the police.
The youth stays with his uncle Squadron Leader Mudenge – the Air Force of Zimbabwe's only bomb expert. He has colours received from President Mugabe for his role in the Democractic Republic of Congo war. He was recently called for retirement recently.
The arrest of his nephew is largely seen as a smear campaign against Squadron Leader Mudenge.
The youth is being represented by his lawyers Listen Zingerere of Mutumbwa and Mugabe Legal practitioners.“
When small things like screen savers and photo exhibitions take centre stage in Zimbabwe, then we have to ask just how paranoid Mugabe really is?
This is a waste of time, resources and money…
I liken this exhibition to that publication… except that this time, Mugabe has the power to shut it down.
“Sunset in Harare, and a drowsy evening was settling on Livingstone Avenue. I sat on a wicker chair on the veranda of an art gallery that was once the colonial-style home of landscape painter Robert Paul.
Guests trickled on to the lawn of the sculpture garden, among them the American and British ambassadors, and conversed casually beneath the palm trees. Drinks were served from a white marquee. Then a car pulled up outside.
Out stepped men and women with batches of framed photographs under their arms. They were greeted by cheers and a ripple of applause. The forces of democracy and free speech had apparently prevailed.
For 24 hours earlier, police had barged into the gallery, seized the photographs and arrested Okay Machisa, an activist who organised their exhibition. The police claimed the 66 pictures were “lewd” because they showed nudity and that the subjects had not given their consent.
No one doubted their real motive was that the exhibition, Reflections, contained devastating images of the political violence that racked Zimbabwe two years ago. They included a man lying on a hospital bed, a livid wound where his leg used to be, and Morgan Tsvangirai, leader of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), his face battered and swollen.“
I also find it insulting that Mugabe’s people should suggest that the photos were ‘lewd’ and taken without the subjects’ permission.
I am sure that the people weren’t asked their permission when they were assaulted, abducted and beaten – or when the women were raped, the men killed.
Using upright principles to excuse their actions is just lip service.
“Human rights activists went to the high court and obtained an order for the pictures to be returned. So they were rehung in the gallery courtyard minutes before Tsvangirai arrived to open the exhibition.
The tone was serious but there were also jokes, laughter and music.
Tsvangirai called for more such exhibitions and said Machisa, who was nowhere to be seen, had no need to remain in hiding. He told the gathering: “He should come out. No one is going to threaten him.”
As so often in Zimbabwe, he spoke too soon. Shortly after the prime minister’s departure, the police returned, warning that they would be back to impound the photos before the night was out. So as the last guests melted away, the organisers could be seen frantically taking the pictures down and loading them into a car so they could be driven to a secret location. The exhibition has been cancelled, though there are plans to revive it elsewhere.
Later that week in Bulawayo, it happened again. This time an art gallery was presenting pictures of victims and families from the 1980s Matabeleland massacres in which an estimated 20,000 people were killed by government troops. Armed police raided the gallery and arrested the organiser too.“
Opposing Mugabe, in any manner, is a long game and one which needs sustenance to last the course.
“Zimbabwe is that kind of place . Just when your hopes are lifting, something comes along to dash them on the rocks. On the one hand, it’s remarkable that, in a country often seen as a dictatorship, an exhibition documenting the crimes of the regime can be displayed for anyone to see and be upheld by the courts.
On the other, the fact the state can close it down at will, forcing the curators to make an undignified exit as if fleeing a bailiff, might quickly snuff out the flicker of hope. Tsvangirai said: “Sometimes, when you reflect back, you feel a sense of foreboding because I think the polarisation in this country is reaching unacceptable levels.“
‘debvhu
Source: http://thebeardedman.blogspot.com/2010/04/monday-5th-april-2010.html