Communist University of Northern Cape!

It is with pride and joy that the Johannesburg Communist University welcomes the Communist University of the Northern Cape. See the linked study programme. Johannesburg is only a branch, but Northern Cape is a Province! It is with sadness, but also pride, that we link to the ANC’s warm tribute to our late comrade Julius Baker who passed away at the age of 98 on April 20th. The SACP’s message of condolence is also linked below. Zarina Maharaj’s book “Dancing to a Different Rhythm” is to be launched on May 11th. See linked invitation and RSVP details. José Pertierra’s useful linked summary of the case of the Cuban Five from the US web site Counterpunch serves to remind us of this continuing atrocious injustice. It would be a small contribution for our government to make towards righting this wrong if it would make a statement in support of our Cuban comrades. Judge van der Merwe has announced that the judgment in the Zuma rape trial will be broadcast on ETV and Primedia (which includes Radio 702), presumably next week. Click on these links: Communist University of Northern Cape, Programme (Notice) ANC statement on the passing away of Julius Baker (236 words) Julius Baker, SACP message to the family (430 words) Invitation to Launch of Book by Zarina Maharaj 11 May 17h30 (Notice) The Case of the Cuban Five , Honour and Injustice, Counterpunch (2667 words)