Many were optimistic that the liberation struggle would lead to the nationalisation of land, but any radical intent was quelled with the adoption of a liberal Constitution in 1996, which entrenched property rights. The failure of existing land policies and land struggles are clearly illustrated.
Robben Islander and MK cadre Nicklo Pedro commemorated on what would have been his 54th birthday
By Tarryn-Leigh Solomons
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The life of former Robben Island prisoner and peopleâs soldier, Nicklo Pedro, was commemorated in Mossel Bay on Sunday, the same day he would have celebrated his 54th birthday.
He lost his battle with cancer on Saturday, May 8.
His longtime friend Henriette Abrahams said the experience Pedro endured under the hands of security policeman Jeff Benzien, haunted him until his death.
Pedro, an activist for political change since he was a learner at Sao Bras Secondary School in Mossel Bay, was recruited into Umkhonto we Sizwe while studying at the University of the Western Cape. Like other UWC students who had joined the peopleâs army to become a soldier for liberation, he went on the run when security police started looking for him.
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ANC step-aside resolution should also apply to corruption charged Jacob Zuma â analysts
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Durban - Some political analysts say that the ANC should have also applied its step-aside resolution to former president Jacob Zuma and serve him with a suspension letter as he has been indicted of corruption and is facing sentencing for defying the Constitutional Court.
This comes as the ruling party is cracking the whip, forcing members to step aside or, failing which, be suspended like its fraud, money laundering and corruption-accused Secretary-General, Ace Magashule.
Among those who are also affected by the step-aside resolution that was first adopted at the 2017 Nasrec conference and fully enforced last month, was former JB Marks (Tlokwe â Potchefstroom) mayor Kgotso Khumalo, and Western Cape legislature MPL Danville Smith. Both are facing corruption charges.
Huge weekend ahead for the SNWL
14 May 2021 – Week four of the SAFA National Women’s League will be one to be remembered with an impending and exciting life-changing announcement this coming Sunday, 16 May 2021.
The league will be launching what promises to be the biggest sponsorship yet in Women’s sport in the country.
Back to the playing field, this weekend will see SAFA National Women’s League log leaders JVW Ladies travel to Cape Town to face a stubborn University of the Western Cape, where they will be looking to continue their great early run in their maiden season.
JVW are one of the three sides who boast a 100 percent record since the commencement of the new season and will be out to show that their early form is no fluke.