We have all marvelled at Bab’ Mlangeni’s boundless energy and enthusiasm, at his firm grasp of the issues affecting our people, and at the sheer depth of his commitment to this country. He has
It was of great concern to him, a concern we share, that 26 years into democracy we have still not fully met the developmental aspirations of our peoplethe early 1960s, when he was wanted by the police, Bab’ Mlangeni was Rev Mokete Mokena of Dube, Soweto, complete with a certificate of priesthood, a collar and a matching costume called aUsing this priestly disguise he was able to travel across provinces to organise meetings and address MK structures.
Yet none has found greater resonance for me at this particular time than the year 1946, when he finished his schooling and had to look for work, but found himself unable to do so because he did not have a dompas. I know that seeing our children in mud schools, seeing men and women collecting water from dirty rivers, and seeing pensioners sleeping outside pension pay-points, aggrieved him greatly.It was of great concern to him, a concern we share, that 26 years into democracy we have still not fully met the developmental aspirations of our people, and that this is an affront to human dignity.constantly reminded us that our impressive constitution means little unless the rights it guarantees are fulfilled.
Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
CYRIL RAMAPHOSA: Andrew Mlangeni carried the torch in march to burn dompas of the heartStruggle icon constantly reminded colleagues that the constitution means little unless the rights it guarantees are fulfilled
Source: BDliveSA - 🏆 12. / 63 Read more »
Liquor industry pleads with Cyril Ramaphosa to lift the banLetter to the president highlights the cost of lost jobs and income and the hole in the government’s tax take
Source: BDliveSA - 🏆 12. / 63 Read more »
Source: TheCitizen_News - 🏆 6. / 75 Read more »
CYRIL RAMAPHOSA: Andrew Mlangeni carried the torch in march to burn dompas of the heartStruggle icon constantly reminded colleagues that the constitution means little unless the rights it guarantees are fulfilled
Source: BDliveSA - 🏆 12. / 63 Read more »
IN PICS | Andrew Mlangeni had a life well livedStruggle veteran Andrew Mlangeni has died, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Wednesday morning.
Source: SowetanLIVE - 🏆 13. / 63 Read more »
Struggle stalwart Andrew Mlangeni dies“The passing of Andrew Mekete Mlangeni signifies the end of a generational history and places our future squarely in our hands,” President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wedneday.
Source: SowetanLIVE - 🏆 13. / 63 Read more »