ACTSA News Issue 1 2014

ISSUE ONE 2014

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NELSON ROLIHLAHLA MANDELA 1918-2013

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EDITOR/ Mark Beacon

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ISSUE ONE 2014 / NELSON ROLIHLAHLA MANDELA 1918-2013 / PAGE 03

WELCOME TO THE WINTER EDITION OF ACTSA NEWS

In this issue we celebrate the life of Nelson Mandela, the freedom fighter, prisoner, great statesman and nation builder. A leader who inspires but also one with great humility. As South Africa prepares to celebrate 20 years of freedom we include some of the tributes to a man who inspired millions to support the struggle against apartheid. ACTSA is urging people not only to say they admired him, but to be inspired, take action and do more to bring about a fairer, more just world in which the dignity and rights of all are upheld. Turn to the back page to see how you can take action.

In 2013 with your support we campaigned for democracy and rights for Zimbabwe and Swaziland, supporting civil society, providing information and analysis and holding demonstrations. In this issue we look at the prospects for both countries, after their controversial elections. How will these results affect the countries future and how can the ordinary people continue their struggle for rights and freedom? The campaigns update covers our latest work for democracy for Swaziland, justice for South African gold miners and how ACTSA has been celebrating the life of Nelson Mandela.

2014 marks the 20th anniversary of the beginning of a democratic South Africa. Whilst there have been great achievements, particularly on civil and political rights, there remain major challenges of poverty, increasing inequality, poor service delivery and concern that corruption is increasing. 2014 will also mark ACTSA’s 20th anniversary. To find out how we plan to mark both, read on.

In 2014 we will build on our work on Swaziland and plan to take a trade union delegation there. We hope to visit Zimbabwe and discuss with partners how and what we in the UK can do to support them following the flawed elections. We will continue to campaign for those suffering from silicosis, who have literally given their lives for apartheid gold, to get decent compensation and health care. We will also focus on the discrimination LGBT people across southern Africa face.

Thank you very much for all your support in 2013. We look forward to working with you in 2014 to build solidarity with the people of southern Africa to eradicate poverty, uphold rights, build democracy and achieve justice and equitable and sustainable development.

Best wishes,

Mark BeaconCampaigns Manager

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MOZAMBIQUE: RENAMO ENDS PEACE DEALMozambique’s opposition party Renamo declared at the end of October that the country’s 1992 peace accord was over. The announcement came after government forces captured Renamo’s Sathunjira base in central Sofala province, in response to an earlier attack on an army post by Renamo fighters. Renamo has subsequently launched a number of isolated attacks on civilian, military and government targets, including convoys, a police station and a health centre. However, its 51 MPs have not withdrawn from parliament.

Renamo has retained an armed force of at least 300 men since the peace accord in 1992. In recent years it has lost support to the opposition Mozambique Democratic Movement (MDM) and boycotted the November 2013 local elections. Political dialogue between Renamo and Frelimo, the governing party, ground to a halt in October.

SOUTHERN AFRICA HIT BY WATER SHORTAGESLarge parts of Malawi’s northern region are experiencing severe water shortages, having gone without rain since February 2013. 24 districts are experiencing critical food shortages and 1.85 million people are expected to need food aid until the next expected harvest, in March 2014.

A long drought in southern Angola followed by the onset of the rainy season has contributed to an outbreak of cholera. According to the Ministry of Health for Cunene province 1,000 infections and 48 deaths were recorded over two weeks in November.

2014 ELECTIONSFive countries in southern Africa will hold national elections in 2014. Botswana is expected to go to the polls in October for its local government

and national assembly elections. The president will be elected by the assembly. Malawi will hold presidential, parliamentary and local government elections together, for the first time, on 20 May. Mozambique is expected to hold presidential, assembly and provincial assembly elections on 15 October, and Namibia is likely to hold its presidential and assembly elections in November.

South Africa will hold its fifth democratic national and provincial elections probably between March and May. The president will be chosen by the National Assembly after the election. The premiers of each province will be chosen by the winning majority in each provincial legislature.

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2014 is the twentieth anniversary of democratic South Africa. It is also the twentieth anniversary of the founding of ACTSA. It will be a time for reflection and renewal.

ACTSA is planning a special extended ACTSA News for spring 2014 to mark 20 years of a democratic South Africa. This is also given special poignancy by the death of Nelson Mandela.

Do you have memories of 27 April 1994? Now South Africa’s Freedom Day. And/or the run up to it? We know some ACTSA members were election observers. Share your memories and observations with us. Of course some ACTSA members are too young to recall 1994 but we ask that they and those who do recall it to share how they view South Africa today.

Your contributions should be either sent to us or emailed to [email protected] by 3 March.


We may include extracts from some in ACTSA News Spring 2014 and/or on the ACTSA website. Those we use will include initials and location but if you prefer we omit this, do let us know.

Please do also share memories and views of Nelson Mandela by the same date. We have some memories and tributes from some of those who played leading roles in the Anti Apartheid Movement and Free Nelson Mandela campaign at www.actsa.org but we want to hear from readers of ACTSA News, what did/ does Mandela mean to you? What would be the best way to celebrate his values and life?

Later in the year we will be asking for your views on ACTSA achievements since 1994 and challenges.

Please do get in touch and share your memories and views. We want to hear from you.

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What happened in the 2013 elections?

They did not and could not translate into any transfer of power to the people. They breached national, regional and international standards and the buying and selling of votes was commonplace. 80 per cent of parliamentarians are now businessmen, as they can afford to buy votes. Women candidates didn’t have the money so didn’t get elected. They were also blocked by the king’s chiefs, who are responsible for the nominations process. One former MP, Jennifer Dupont, lost her husband on the eve of the election. The chief ordered people not to vote for her, as a widow under Swazi law and custom is deemed unclean. She lost her seat. Another chief ordered people not to vote for a woman who was wearing trousers and she lost.

Just one woman was elected. Only the politically connected and business people can enter the race and come out with a seat in Swaziland’s powerless parliament. Elections don’t provide any opportunity for change, they are only repeated to give a friendly image to a dying and hopeless regime.

What are the prospects for the future?

If Swaziland continues down the same path it will become a more hostile police state. There will be a higher death rate, higher poverty and unemployment and a complete failure of the state. That is why we need change now, more than ever before. We need to put our weight behind three things:

1. Strengthen the capacity of progressive players so they can challenge the state with people’s socio economic demands.

2. Build the strength and unity of civil society so they can support and organise around the people’s demands.

3. Build international solidarity and pressure.

SWAZILAND: PROSPECTS FOR THE FUTUREWandile Dludlu, Coordinator of the Swaziland Democracy Campaign and Swaziland United Democratic Front talks to ACTSA News about Swaziland’s recent flawed elections, the prospects for the future, the needs of the pro democracy movement and what we can do to support their demands.

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We hope this pressure from within Swaziland, supported by your solidarity, will lead to the unbanning of political parties. Then we need an all inclusive political dialogue and a new constitution with the monarchy being placed within a constitutional framework, and power and control of the economy in the hands of the democratically elected representatives of the people.

It is the responsibility of all Swazis to lead the process, but we need the solidarity of others to support our struggle. All must pressure the king in every available political space and all will win from the outcome. He doesn’t stand to lose as he will be a ceremonial figure with the power in the hands of the elected representatives. It is the most workable solution, but it needs support before our country degenerates further.

What are the needs and priorities of the pro democracy movement?

Progressive organisations need technical skills to implement programmes, scholarships to train young activists and support for our political parties. We need support to counter the daily propaganda of the government and improve our organising and implementation of campaigns. We also need regional and international diplomatic pressure to support our demands for a people’s government, a people centred economy, rural and land reform, equality for women and minority groups, opportunities for young people and decent work for all. We want to lobby and update regional civil society and governments to support these demands but need the resources to do so.

What can we do to support those struggling to uphold human rights, democracy and eradicate poverty?

You can lobby for Swaziland to be suspended from the Commonwealth for their failure to comply with any charters on democracy or human rights. You should also get the British government to take a tougher stance on Swaziland’s terrible human rights record. We would benefit enormously if you lobbied for financial and technical support for progressive players, including political parties as the future governments of Swaziland. The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014 provides a real opportunity to put Swaziland’s human rights record under the spotlight.

We appreciate and thank you for the work already done by ACTSA, trade unions and the Swazi Vigil and encourage more British people to join hands in the fight against the denial of democracy and rights we suffer.

A longer version of this interview can be found at www.actsa.org.

PROTEST FOR MULTIPARTY DEMOCRACY, SWAZILAND WEEK OF ACTION

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The way to achieve this was through a democratic election, whose result would have been undisputed. But alas, that election was disputed. What then is the future for Zimbabwe? What are the country’s prospects in the aftermath of such a disputed election? What is the role of different players in the Zimbabwean question?

Despite the developments of 31 July, losing hope is the last thing that Zimbabweans should do. Regardless of the outcome of that election Zimbabwe’s path to democracy and democratisation was always going to be evolutionary rather than revolutionary. As such the five year period that was filled by the inclusive government was supposed to lay a foundation for this process, with future building a necessity, post elections. Hope is never the product of a good situation. It is the product of tough times and despair. It might sound like a cliché but Zimbabweans and Zimbabwe watchers alike need to stop agonizing and begin organising.

The economic situation in the aftermath of the election is dire. The stock market slumped by 11 points after the results were announced. Whilst October has witnessed some recovery, the challenge is that unlike stock markets, which can be manipulated, there are things in the economy that can’t. These can be seen through the collective cries around the electricity and water situation, and the inevitable decline of diamond revenue, which has never really found its way to the exchequer, but is worsened now by news that the country is running out of alluvial diamonds, requiring deep pockets, sophisticated machinery and a proper plan to access the gems in Chiadzwa in eastern Zimbabwe. Combine this with Zimbabwe as a country not having control of its monetary policy, using a borrowed currency, and it would seem there is an economic disaster brewing.

The dire state of the economy and a possible famine are going to be potent foes to deal with for the Mugabe regime. However, Zimbabwe has been in this

MCDONALD LEWINIKA,DIRECTOR OF THE CRISIS IN ZIMBABWE COALITION

THE ELECTIONS THAT TOOK PLACE ON 31 JULY 2013 WERE SUPPOSED TO BE THE DEFINITIVE END OF THAT PERIOD OF DESPAIR AND TREMENDOUS DIFFICULTY, AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THIS RESOURCE RICH COUNTRY TO SHINE AGAIN.

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place before, caught between the devil and the deep blue sea, and one lesson learnt during the past periods of crisis is that economic conditions, dissatisfaction, and poor governance alone, while they are potent factors for action, are nothing without organisation. The economic nightmare alone will not change things in Zimbabwe without action, organisation and mobilisation by those affected. In political processes there is no substitute for political mobilisation and organisation.

The SADC (Southern African Development Community) region, through glossing over the irregularities of the election, seem to have washed their hands of Zimbabwe. In addition, they have ensured that Zimbabwe will not easily return to the SADC agenda by crowning Mugabe the Chairperson of SADC from August 2014 to 2015.

The European Union seems to be preoccupied with dealing with Zimbabwe from a depoliticised perspective. During the period of crisis, it has seen its influence weaken politically and perceives it has lost economic opportunities to the Chinese. There seems to be a growing consensus in Europe to change the focus to one of doing business with Zimbabwe in a depoliticised fashion. There are thus

concerted efforts, as seen through the Belgians, to ensure that they get part of the action from the diamond fields and a push for the removal of the remaining EU measures.

Post 31 July Zimbabwe is a different place to the one that existed before, and the solution largely lies within. Unfortunately, the actors in country are either caught up in denial about the situation that confronts them, or fail to properly grasp it and the demands for preparation and organisation that are now required of them.

What happens next in Zimbabwe will depend on the actions of the different players. Civil society’s ability to marry the socio-economic challenges to the raging political questions, political parties abilities to engage and check the government in the few spaces they occupy, and the international communities realisation that the Zimbabwean question has always been a political one, and that depoliticising it will not present any lasting solutions.

A longer version of this article can be found at www.actsa.org.

THE DIRE STATE OF THE ECONOMY AND A POSSIBLE FAMINE ARE GOING TO BE POTENT FOES TO DEAL WITH FOR THE MUGABE REGIME

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Why is Nelson Mandela so admired?

He symbolises good overcoming evil.

He was prepared to die for his ideals of freedom, equality and rights. He demonstrated integrity, commitment and dedication to the struggle against racism, intolerance, injustice, poverty and for a better, fairer, more just and sustainable world. He treated others with respect and dignity and asked that they treat others in the same way.

He showed a remarkable willingness to forgive.

Nelson Mandela was a revolutionary leader who reluctantly concluded after 47 years of non violent struggle and after the apartheid state banned the African National Congress (ANC) and other organisations, you could not rule out armed struggle against apartheid. He became the first leader of Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) (The Spear of the Nation) to carry forward the armed struggle. Hence although he became the most famous prisoner in the world he was never adopted by Amnesty International as a prisoner of conscience.

He partly became famous because he became the symbol of the repression of the black people of South Africa. His freedom, on his terms, not renouncing his party nor the means of carrying out the struggle against apartheid became something millions could celebrate because they had worked for it, and it was recognised as a victory against apartheid, racism and a key step in achieving a democratic South Africa.

Everyone now seems to have been active against apartheid and working for the release of Nelson Mandela, although it did not seem like that at the time. Many were active and that should be celebrated.

Nelson Mandela recognised that to achieve a democratic South Africa required an organised, disciplined and principled liberation movement and party. He was both a leader and servant of that movement. He commanded respect but never particularly sought accolades. He wanted his comrades to receive the recognition as much as him.

We honour and mourn the passing of Nelson Mandela. But are we inspired by his example? What are we doing to put into action those values as he so did so brilliantly? If we are truly inspired by Nelson Mandela we can each of us make a contribution. Do we value democracy, rights, justice, equality? Do we want a fairer, more just and sustainable world? If so Nelson Mandela made it clear the task now falls to us to be active, engaged citizens, defined by what we do for others not what we do for ourselves.


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“Nelson Mandela was and is a unique inspiration to those of us who were actively involved in the anti-apartheid movement from the start in 1959. His trial and years of suffering on Robben Island were an outrage. I recall in 1986 when as leader of the Liberal party I was invited to give the annual freedom lecture at Cape Town University I was refused permission to visit Nelson Mandela. The then foreign minister Pik Botha asked me why we in the West were so obsessed by “this chap”. “He has no experience of government. He’s hardly made a speech nor held a press conference”. He must have noticed my jaw dropping for he added – “of course it’s not entirely his fault”! It was therefore a great privilege to meet him after his release on his first visit to Parliament in London. But most of all he set the world a glorious example of magnanimity and reconciliation which so many others in power in other countries would do well to follow.”

Lord David Steel was President of the Anti Apartheid Movement 1966-69. He was an MP from 1962-1997.

“With the State Prosecutor calling for the death penalty and the White press baying for his blood, Nelson Mandela’s closing remarks during the Rivonia Trial in 1964 were:

“During my lifetime, I have dedicated

myself to the struggle of the African

People. I have fought against White

domination, and I have fought

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cherished the ideal of a democratic

and free society in which all persons

live in harmony and with equal

opportunities. It is an ideal which I

hope to live for and to achieve.

But if needs be, it is an ideal for

which I am prepared to die”.

These dignified and iconic words made a deep impression on me were to be the inspiration for all Anti Apartheid Movements and activists the world over.

In the years since his release, his spirit of reconciliation and lack of bitterness against the oppressors has been an example to everyone.

His wisdom has led all South Africans to live in peace and continue to live in peace for generations.

The ideals he has espoused have been and continue to be a beacon of hope to all oppressed people, that justice and freedom will prevail when pursued with vigour, integrity, dignity and honour.

It has been my privilege to have known him.”

Lord Bob Hughes is honorary president of ACTSA and was chair of the Anti Apartheid Movement from 1976

For more tributes to and memories of Nelson Mandela visit www.actsa.org.


MEMORIES OF MANDELA

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Under apartheid hundreds of thousands of gold miners worked in appalling conditions with little or no protection from the dangerous dust. Now thousands are suffering from silicosis, without the compensation, care and support they need. These miners gave their lives for apartheid gold, whilst the mining companies made their fortunes. That is why ACTSA is calling on Anglo American South Africa, the biggest gold miner in South Africa throughout the twentieth century to pay for decent compensation, testing and healthcare for silicosis sufferers now.

In October ACTSA met with the Chief Executive of Anglo American and presented him with over 1,000 postcards from ACTSA supporters demanding justice for ex miners. We told him that justice was being delayed and pushed for a decent compensation, testing and support system to be in place by 27 April 2014, 20 years after apartheid ended. We will meet him again in March to discuss how close they are to that goal.

The ex-miners have taken out a number of legal claims for compensation. The longest running claim, dating back to 2004 was recently settled out of court. Sadly, seven of the claimants died during the case. Two other major cases are running in South Africa. In July the Royal Courts of Justice ruled action could not been taken against Anglo American South Africa in an English court, but the ex- miners have decided to appeal. We will return to the courts with our banners and placards to support them. We are also planning to bring a representative of the ex-miners to the UK in April 2014 to put their demands directly to Anglo American at their annual general meeting.

SWAZILAND

Swaziland held elections on 20 September, but they weren’t fair or credible. Many in civil society boycotted the process, and by the end of the year the authorities still haven’t published the turnout. On polling day ACTSA and the Swaziland Vigil and held a mock election outside the Swaziland High Commission to highlight the denial of democracy.

Days before the election ACTSA organised the premiere of ‘The King and the People’ in London, a brilliant film about the situation in Swaziland. If you would like to organise a screening of the film please contact [email protected] or phone the ACTSA office.

JUSTICE FOR SOUTH AFRICAN GOLD MINERS


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In November we were joined by Wandile Dludlu, Coordinator of the Swaziland Democracy Campaign and Swaziland United Democratic Front for a week of meetings and events to build support for the pro-democracy movement’s calls. Wandile addressed ACTSA’s annual conference ‘Southern Africa: Democracy and Development’, alongside McDonald Lewinika, Director of the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (watch their speeches on www.actsa.org). He met with MPs, peers, government and the Commonwealth Secretariat to encourage Britain and the Commonwealth to do more to support the calls for the unbanning of political parties and a political dialogue leading to multiparty democracy. Wandile also met with trade unionists, NGOs and the media, and joined a planning meeting to establish a chapter of the Swaziland Democracy Campaign in Britain. The chapter, which ACTSA will provide the secretariat for, will bring together a number of groups including unions, campaign groups and the Swaziland Vigil, to echo the calls of the Swaziland United Democratic Front. ACTSA would like to thank UNISON for supporting Wandile’s visit.

CELEBRATING NELSON MANDELA

Following the sad passing of Nelson Mandela on 5 December, ACTSA has been working to ensure that all aspects of his extraordinary life and values as a freedom fighter, political leader, prisoner and nation builder are celebrated appropriately. On the evening after his death ACTSA held vigils in London, Bristol and Glasgow at the places where thousands of AAM members had gathered almost 20 years earlier to celebrate his release. We also supported numerous other events and services, including the official London memorial service in St Martin-in-the-Fields.

Make the Mandela Pledge!

We are encouraging people, inspired by the example and values of Nelson Mandela, to make a commitment to do more to make the world and their communities a better, fairer, more just place in which the rights and dignity of all are upheld. You can make your own pledge at www.actsa.org, by returning the card on the back cover or simply let us know that you have made a pledge. We will remind you that you made a pledge on 18 July 2014, Nelson Mandela’s birthday.

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FUNDRAISING DINNER

Thank you to all of you who supported our annual fundraising dinner on 29 November in South Africa House, Trafalgar Square. It was a fantastic evening with great company, great entertainment and great prizes. Special thanks go to HE Ms Bongiwe Qwabe, the acting High Commissioner for hosting us, Baroness Glenys Kinnock for compering the evening and Nicola Emmanuelle for the wonderful entertainment. The event raised £16,500 to support ACTSA’s work. Make sure you don’t miss the 2014 fundraising dinner when we will celebrate 20 years of democracy for South Africa and 20 years of ACTSA’s work. If you would like to donate an auction prize please email [email protected].

LEAVE ACTSA A GIFT IN YOUR WILL

If you are thinking of writing or updating your will, please consider leaving a gift to ACTSA. It costs you nothing now and helps ensure our future. Legacies are an increasingly important source of income for some not for profit organisations. For more information contact ACTSA.

LONDON MARATHON 2014

We are still accepting applications for the London Marathon 2014. To be part of team ACTSA please download an application form from www.actsa.org or email [email protected] immediately. 2014 marks 20 years of a democratic, non-racist, non-sexist South Africa, and the 20th anniversary of ACTSA. It is an important year for the region and for us. Join our marathon team and support the people of southern Africa as they continue to work towards a better future. We do not charge an entry fee to runners but ask that they pledge to raise at least £1,500. We will provide lots of support and advice to help fundraisers achieve their target.

KEEP INFORMED ON SOUTHERN AFRICA

As well as ACTSA News, we also produce a number of free email publications including our regular E-Update, Zimbabwe Update and Angola Monitor. Sign up to receive them at www.actsa.org or email [email protected].

GIVE ACTSA MEMBERSHIP AS A GIFT

What more could anyone want? Give the gift of membership of ACTSA to a friend or loved one and support justice, rights and development for southern Africa at the same time. Membership starts at £5 for students, £10 unwaged and £17 waged. Join at www.actsa.org or phone 02071860750.

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ACTSA has had to move from our offices in Victoria where we had been for seven years, to new premises in Kings Cross. As with any move, there have been significant costs, which were unforeseen as the move was not expected when we budgeted for 2013. You, our supporters, have helped us through many difficult times, and without you we would be unable to continue the vital work we do. We look to you again now in the hope that you will support us at this time of increased costs and financial uncertainty.

Please give £20 or as much as you can afford and help ACTSA continue our important work for and in southern Africa. Please return this form to: Freepost RTGL-GGGY-SCJX, ACTSA, Headland House, 308-312 Gray’s Inn Road, London, WC1X 8DP

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“During my lifetime, I have dedicated myself to the struggle of the African People. I have fought against White domination, and I have fought against Black domination, I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die”.

Nelson Mandela’s opening statement, Rivonia Trial, 20 April 1964

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