Remember

In Friday’s post there was a mistake. It said that the Communist University session on “(Untimely) Critiques for a Red Feminism” by Teresa Ebert would be next Friday, whereas it is scheduled for Friday April 21st, after Easter. There was no post yesterday or the day before. Below, linked, are the statements of the SACP and COSATU on the 13th anniversary of the death of Comrade Chris Hani. SACP GS Dr Blade Nzimande’s article on ASGISA from yesterday’s Sunday Times is also linked below. John Berger is a distinguished writer who lives in France. His article on the events that are taking place there is linked below. Another source in English, sent to me by Richard Smith of CSVR, is a blog called “O. K. Now” (or see the link on the CU web site, labeled “France on Strike”). The South African Young Communist League is going to have a Day of Defiance on April 18th in Johannesburg starting at Library Gardens at 11h00. A consultative meeting in preparation for this event will be held on the 13th April at 11h00 in the SAMWU office, 7th floor, North State Building, coner Market and Kruis Streets. Please see the linked notice. From it you will be able to download the PDF files containing the leaflet and the poster for the event on the 18th. The Food and Agricultural Workers Union (FAWU) is 65 years old this weekend. President Thabo Mbeki, COSATU GS Zwelinzima Vavi, and SACP Deputy GS Jeremy Cronin were all present for the celebration. Linked below is Cde Vavi’s speech. An archive of articles relating to SACP GS Dr Blade Nzimande’s visit to Zambia can be found here. This was an extraordinary tour. The reception was amazing, and the reports are fascinating. Links: SACP remembers Martin Thembisile Chris Hani (931 words) COSATU on 13th anniversary of murder of Chris Hani (608 words) ASGISA a welcome shift, Nzimande, Sunday Times (937 words) Wall and Bulldozer, John Berger (904 words) YCL Defiance Campaign Consultation invitation (Notice with leaflet and poster) Zwelinzima Vavi, COSATU General Secretary, salutes FAWU (2391 words)