Mayibuye, Vol. 4, No. 8, 1993
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Aluka is a not-for-profit initiative dedicated to creating and preserving a digital archive of materials about and from the developing world. For more information about Aluka, please see http://www.aluka.org/. Page 1 of 54 Alternative title Mayibuye Author/Creator African National Congress (Johannesburg) Publisher African National Congress (Johannesburg) Date 1993-10 Resource type Journals (Periodicals) Language Afrikaans, English Subject Coverage (spatial) South Africa Coverage (temporal) 1993 Source Digital Imaging South Africa (DISA) Rights By kind permission of the African National Congress (ANC). Format extent 52 page(s) (length/size) Page 2 of 54 Page 3 of 54 Four questions that will helpyou form the only opinionof the ANC that matters.1. The State PresidentUnder the ANC, the State President will bea) available for re-election only onceb) available for re-election only twicec) elected for life, subject to a resolution passed by a twothirds majority of both houses of the National Assembly2. Freedom of Media"The ANC will ensure that the SABC is fully dedicated to upholding the policies of a new democratic government, namely that reporting be fair, balanced and free of racial, cultural or gender bias."Is this statement True FalseYour own.How well doyou know the ANC?Take this test.Compare your answers to those at the bottom of the page. Surprised?Then we urge you to read our Policy Brochures.Because it's only when you know where we stand that you can honestly decide where you stand.~; For your copy of the ANC Policy Documents, post this coupon to the ANC Department of Information and Publicity, Po. Box 61884, Marshalltown 2107.Please enclose a cheque or money order payable to the ANC. "70,00 each or R35,00 for five including ,AT, packaging and postage.Name-.Address - .. .. code, Policing in the new South Atriea3. The PoliceANC policy states that, in principle, a portion of the police force should be drawn from the ranks of the ANC. Ideally, this portion should bea) at least a thirdb) no more than halfc) fully two-thirds 4. The Law"To ensure the law is fairly applied to all members of society, the judicial bench should consist of men drawn from all sections of the community."Which part of this statement is inconsistent with the ANC's official constitutional policy on the importance of a balancedand representative judiciary? ANCNOW IS THE TIME TO BE INFORMEDI0I Reedy to governConstkutionel principlesRegional policy Bill of rightsvawon~ pue uew woy wne~p aq /pm gouaq ayl 'ws/xas-uoulo Aopod a al po-oo s/ JNY eql '-uary-'0 " Aep e" luawmano0 agl lsn/lou'a/doed mo pe awes of aopod aqj- a,N Nued/esppod Aue w aoylo p/oey)lo iagwaw ouaee/s r/Aogod~Ny ayl 'afar si iaA ayl'uoprenb y~ul Niog Y Need Iuym agll aoaidglnow aqllou VX$.T ogllo luapuadapw 8q P,_,, eo. 1k'-,.-!,1.-..y- y agi as/ej (p Z asuo Nu0 pue .,,,:,,a,_ aupal~e/a-a8 (e'l SB3MSNY Page 4 of 54 Proof that So Curl is bestAnthony Smith is a reputable African American businessman. His home is in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA. He's a well travelled man with contacts in both Europe, Asia and Africa. His knowledge of black cosmetics, hair care products in particular, is beyond doubt.During his recent visit to South Africa we asked him to try our new So Curl for long lasting curls. His response was overwhelming, "Right on brothers ... Right on ... You compare with the best in America. I mean you are the best," he responded with enthusiasm.We are not surprised by Mr Smith's endorsement of our products. Our new So Curl is another example of our commitment to product quality. A designer sculpting Gel and a no drip Spray that gives hair a wet look yet maintains hair curly and dry looking.After Mr Smith's overwhelming endorsement of our new So Curl need we say more about our wide range of hair care products? Yes, one final word, "Thank you Mr Smith."You can ask Anthony Smith about our new So Curl or better still try it yourself. It is available at all leading hair salons and retail outlets countrywide.ka fMNO DRIP SPRAYSo Curl for long CIKFlasting Curls from... a mePrinted by Shereno (011) 422 4171MOLEYA 8 ASSOCIATES 191 Page 5 of 54 Productions of theAfrican National Congress Video UnitPEOPLE UNDER FIRE:The Protea Massacre23:22 Minutes VideoOn the 14th April 1993 people in Soweto took to the streets to protest the killing of Chris Hani. After listening to President Nelson Mandela at the Jabulani Amphitheater they went to Protea Police headquarters to deliver a memorandum. Police, without any provocation, opened fire on the protesters killing seven and injuring hundreds.This also raises questions about having free and fair elections with the police out of control.NELSON MANDELA'S 75TH BIRTHDAY 56:27 Minutes VideoThis remarkable occasion, attended by over 500 personalities, with the best music talent the country could offer. The first time President Nelson Mandela spoke about his frustrating experiences on Robben Island and what sustained him to survive. He explains the origins of the negotiation process, and most of all, his optimism about the future.He crowns it by dancing with the choir of all musicians present. This should be seen by every South African.ENTERTAINERS INCLUDED Ladysmith Black Mambazo PJ Powers Mafafa Dance Theatre Wendy Mseleku Sibongile Khumalo Thuli DumakudeAVAILABLE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND PUBLICITY VIDEO UNITP.O. Box 61884, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2107Tel: (011) 330-7150 or 330-7373Fax: (011) 333-8870BOTH VIDEO PROGRAMMES ARE R55.00 EACH Page 6 of 54 MAYIBUYEVolume 4, No 8 October 1993In this issue:REGULARS3 Editorial4 Readers speak out6 News round up37 Science and Technology44 Review: All that jazz45 Review: "Selling out" - or why African singers go American?CURRENT SCENE2 Photo page: Music bash in Witbank8 Cosatu Congress: The path to Reconstruction 10 The ANC's TEC blues12 Infiltration of Peace Accord structures16 Sadtu strike: What forms of action, what timing?FEATURES14 After Motuenyane18 Ethnic Nationalism, Federalism, and Anthropology:The strange case of Albert Blaustein21 Appropriate strategies for affirmative action 23 The Interim ConstitutionINTERNATIONAL29 Mozambique: Peace or just an interval in the war?OBITUARY27 Departure of outstanding colleaguesSERIES28 Profile: Dr Ivy Motsepe-CassaburiOPINION31 Women can vote you off that list33 Should the ANC work with the Labour Party? 35 Towards a Department of DefenceTHE LIGHTER SIDE39 Those 30 years: tales of the underground, detention, jail and exile42 Short story: Androgena's jigsaw puzzle 46 Xword competition47 New competition: Win a carEditor: Joel NetshitenzheEditorial Board: Brian Hoga, Jerry MajatladiDesign and layout: Shaune van Wyk, PhilemonNzimande, Oupa MmotsaAdvertising and Sales: Titus MalekaSubscriptions: Siziwe Zulu Photographs and graphicsin this issue: ANC Photographic Unit, New Nation, Idaf, Rabia MillerCover photograph: ANC Photographic Unit4,11-9Cosatu Congress:The path to Reconstruction 10-11The Transitional Executive Council*45"Selling out" - or why African singers go American?Mayibuye October 19930 Page 7 of 54 w Music bash in WitbankQ0 H00The ANC Eastern Transvaal Region held a fundraising music festival in Witbank. Prominent artists and thousands of music lovers gathered to dance the night away for freedom and democracy. PJ Powers and Brenda Fassie were there.Mayibuye October 1993 Page 8 of 54 Major advances, newchallengesI0 H0 woon, the transition will start inearnest. That is, if FW de Klerk is prepared to move forward despite thesulking from Ulundi and other headquarters of the extreme right.Lately, the vogue in the establishment media is to plead particularly Inkatha's case. There will be widespread violence if the transition goes ahead without them, we are told. Besides encouraging intransigence on their part, this approach ignores the reality that the threat posed by the extreme right is serious mainly to the extent that they continue to enjoy sympathy and active assistance from, at least, the rightwing in De Klerk's cabinet.Then there is the strange case of the PAC. Their "revolutionary" arguments would be worth considering only if anyone had expected the TEC to assume all executive powers of government. In so far as the TEC will circumscribe the capacity of the NP government to undermine free and fair elections, it deserves the support of all genuine patriots.What is unfortunately common about those who are throwing up tantrums is that they know they will fare very badly in elections. With their erstwhile delusions of grandeur now facing exposure, they hope to attract attention to themselves through boycotts as part of an electoral strategy.There are, however, real difficulties of a different type that the ANC and its allies have to contend with.On the one hand, they have to ensure the effectiveness of the TEC from within.