VIOLENCE IN DURBAN AND TOWNSHIPS
Toyin Falola
Date: Friday, April 17, 2015 at 2:46 AM
Subject: Re: VIOLENCE IN DURBAN AND TOWNSHIPS
I don't think one action fits all, but I think a strong public show of concern can be one way, as our voice is strong and significant.
Second, as with the Chibok and other situations, we can mount displeasure; and solidarity with those who have died and amplify it through dignified peaceful forms such as through the internet and days of demonstration around embassies and sit-ins or other modes of collective actions in our neighbourhoods, work places and even places of worship or communes, including virtual communes;
Kassahun—thanks for sharing the unfortunate news about violence against other African nationals in Durban. It is an unfortunate development in post-apartheid South Africa, but understandable because of the growing inequality among blacks in South Africa. The struggle against apartheid was widely supported by other Africans and promised hope for all non-Whites. The end of apartheid opened up opportunities for especially skilled blacks who were able to ride on this wave. Also, many other African nationals flowed in, hoping to also contribute and benefit from a growing economy. It is unfortunate, but understandable, that social resentment will develop when local citizens see immigrants, who are either much better skilled or perhaps have much better drive, do better than them. We have this type of resentment in the US to African and Caribbean immigrants by native African Americans. The difference in the US is that it is not violent—perhaps because the African American civil rights struggle educated local blacks that their condition was not made worse by foreign black immigrants but was made worse by government policy and structural conditions. This way, African Americans have continued to agitate for better government policy and laws, and for better enforcement to reduce those barriers that hamper their progress.
I agree with Kassahun that aggressive measures like boycotts may do more harm than good. We don’t want to paralyze South Africa’s economy; we want it to grow larger and for it to be more prosperous so that those doing less well would not blame other African nationals for their problems. Certainly, using “soft power” strategies like encouraging evidence-based debate and public awareness would help. Using also respected South African icons like Hugh Masikela, Winnie Mandela, Bishop Tutu and others to speak out against such resentment could help. After all, we want an Africa with strong and growing economies where the living conditions of the general population, regardless of their country of origin, is improved.
Just a few thoughts….
Tijan
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Subject: RE: VIOLENCE IN DURBAN AND TOWNSHIPS
My dear Brother:
On the issue of Boycotts, I respectfully disagree. We have to take the space available for us to fight along with our progressive South African Brothers and Sisters, to effectively deal not only with the mindset that produces such anger and violent reaction of Africans against Africans, but also recognize the need to interrogate the economic and political atmosphere that produces the same.
In the last year, I have seen on close proximity, the very difficult life choices that our people (South Africans) are placed in their own land. We need to understand the context, while condemning the horrific actions of some. The authorities have not been proactive nor sensitive enough to deal with the problem from the start. It is now left for us to try and do something about this on-going hemorrhage within our body politic.
So, I think we need to work with likeminded South Africans, and strategize on what needs to be done in preventing this from going out of control, and creating permanent fissures among Africans. I believe the issue of education and information is important, and I also think there is the critical issue of addressing the very real socio-economic problems that South Africans face within their own country.
In 1985, I published a book by Bill Bigelow called “Strangers in Their Own Country”. We used this book to educate and inform Westerners about the realities of Apartheid South Africa. Today, we need to do similar publications, teach-ins, forums and dialogues with South African communities and the rest of Africa on the realities of post-Apartheid South Africa. I think the space is there, we can nurture the good will, and I hope we can consider it.
Kassahun Checole, Publisher
Africa World Press, Inc &
The Red Sea Press, Inc
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Trenton, NJ 08638
Tel: (609) 695-3200, Fax (609) 695-6466
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Subject: Re: VIOLENCE IN DURBAN AND TOWNSHIPS
My brother Kassahun,
Thanks for this .
Are we not entering an era of boycotts and sanctions for South African goods, products, institutions, universities and organizations? The Proteas, the Standard Chartered, the MTNs, the DSTVs, etc? Should we not start a movement to boycott and impose a Citizens' sanctions? South Africa and the South African elite have condoned this suite of prejudices in their visas, immigration system, terror on the streets and taxis for too long.
Let's start a boycott and sanctions campaign!
Sent from my iPad
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Subject: RE: VIOLENCE IN DURBAN AND TOWNSHIPS
Dear friends:
We cannot be just satisfied with condemnations, declarations and resolutions on this very ugly and sad development. As the Durban group is doing, we have to act to respond to the deeply held societal problems with direct interaction with the communities concerned (both the victims and the violators).
This is a moment that we should not let pass without taking solid advantages for education, interaction and basic information in regard to why Africans are being forced to “fear” and ultimately abuse each other.
There are precious lessons that we can take from our experiences in the anti-Vietnam War and anti-Apartheid and generally anti-colonial struggle. We have to agitate, educate and provide basic information to those who see “THE REAL PROBLEMS OF THEIR LIVES” projected on their guest, fellow Africans.
We also have to challenge the State of South Africa and our many friends in the ANC , other political parties and civic organizations to react in a constructive and long lasting solutions to a “Socio-economic” problems visited on all South Africans.
Apartheid and colonialism have indeed left us with deep seated psychological and real socio-economic problems that we have yet to address in a frontal way. African identity has been dis-formed and mis-educated with hate of self and neighbor.
Let’s work hard towards the Transformation of our societies, economies, but most of all the transformation of ourselves as active African citizens, and upright human beings. Peace building starts here. (let’s start with teach-ins, dialogue forums, etc., but the key is to transform the economy so that those who are on the fringes become producers, innovators and basically well-informed, well-defined active players in a South African economy that is presently truly unbalanced and unequal)
Kassahun Checole, Publisher
Africa World Press, Inc &
The Red Sea Press, Inc
541 West Ingham Avenue, Suite B,
Trenton, NJ 08638
Tel: (609) 695-3200, Fax (609) 695-6466
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Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 8:11 AM
To: diaku diaku; Diaku Diaku' via Pan African Peace Building and Non Violence Network
Subject: Re: VIOLENCE IN DURBAN AND TOWNSHIPS
This is so so sad!!! I am gutted and as you rightly said, this is unacceptable. We need to condemn this act. The legacy of apartheid at work???
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Date: Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 4:27 AM
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Subject: VIOLENCE IN DURBAN AND TOWNSHIPS
Dear Comrades,
We are very saddened by the violence that has erupted against African nationals in the area of Durban and its surroundings. Loss of lives has been noticed, some with gruesome and open violence. Some of our African brothers and sisters have undergone huge inhumane treatment because they do not belong to this nation.
We believe in living in an African nation that is part of Africa, which in the past has benefited asylum seekers' rights in other nations.
Whichever reason has led to open violence to erupt is unacceptable and need to be condemned with force. Thousands of African nationals are living under tents with babies aged less than 3 months, which some have been fed with beans due to lack of proper food. Pregnant women sleep in the cold, which might affect their health and some of the victims have been having running stomach due to the inappropiate food.
At this stage, four camps have been set in Isipingo, Chatsworth, Greenwood Park and the most recent with more than 1000 African nationals in the area of Phoenix. However, some of these victims have decided to go back to their home countries testifying the violence they underwent has shown that it is unacceptable and horrific.
Africa Solidarity Network (ASONET), an NGO implemented last year in November 2014, which I am the Chairperson has been involved since day one. ASONET is a structure gathering all African nationals including: South Africans, Zimbabweans, Malawians, Zambians, DR Congo nationals, Rwandans, Burundians, Senegalese, Nigerians, Cameroonians etc. to address the challenges faced by migrants in the area of Durban and its suburbs.
The local government is looking at reintegrating the affected communities in their previous homes, which is not possible at the moment.
If you believe you can get involved in helping these migrants affected by buying food stuff for children and their parents or anything, please contact:
1. Diaku Dianzenza: ASONET Chairperson: +27 73 745 05 26
2. Daniel Byamungu: Overseer of the affected communities in Isipingo: +27 61 920 16 22
Let us pray for Peace to prevail in Durban.
Find attached the press release by ASONET and the Institute of Afrikology.
Warms regards,
Diaku Dianzenza
PhD Peacebuilding Candidate
Durban University of Technology
Chairperson Africa Solidarity Network (ASONET)
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kenneth harrow
here the target is much less definite, which is why a boycott is not the proper technique.
the public figures who have spoken out in attacking foreigners are political figures, and the thugs in the street who have carried out the attacks are both their instruments and their supporters.
we need to identify who they are, and identify who opposes them publicly, and try to inform ourselves enough about the political processes in south africa so as to learn how to act meaningfully.
for instance, were we to take out ads in s african papers, attacking the xenophobia, i could imagine a backlash where we, as foreigners, could be seen as intervening in other people's local politics.
the boycott of s africa was a solidarity movement, led by people who were themselves south africans. if we wished to support an anti-xenophobic movement, we'd need to find out where such a movement could be found and contact them.
like everyone, i want to help out, but we can't really do this on our own.
ken
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Emeagwali, Gloria (History)
The people protesting in the streets do not control the South African economy.
This is a proxy war. Cool headed reaction is key in the light of that complication.
Professor Gloria Emeagwali
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Subject: Re: USA Africa Dialogue Series - VIOLENCE IN DURBAN AND TOWNSHIPS
Dear all:
It is going to be difficult to have a consensus on actions and reactions to the ongoing violence in Durban and townships but I want to bring to your notice my observations on feelings that have been growing in a number of countries on the continent. Since I relocated to Nairobi, Kenya from last October, my work has taken me across more than 17 African countries. Increasingly it is becoming clear, that South Africa's relationships with the rest of the continent is not driven by any high progressive ideals of pan-Africanism, brotherhood-sisterhood or "Ubuntu"! It is driven by naked economic interests carried by enterprises in banking and finance, telecommunications, foods and beverages, hotels and hospitality industries, ICTs, transport and aviation, higher education, arms and armaments, etc. Most African countries are considered as markets, their citizens at best as customers and clients and most times as nuisance and scroungers! The South African immigration services and visa provision treats the rest of us with contempt and then the waves of xenophobia and what I term "Afro-phobia" that has been condoned so far by the silence or reticent reactions of a business and political elite. I have seen the changes in my ability to obtain visas to visit South Africa either to start or inspect higher education projects or simply strengthen partnerships and collaborations with South African institutions from my days in New York to now even though I remain a US permanent resident. The differences from when I was based in NYC to the global undifferentiated humiliation in Nairobi is amazing. Now we see waves of killing and attacks that we call xenophobia. Is it all just xenophobia? When does it become ethnic cleansing or transition to some variant of genocide? The movement is on to mobilize and send a strong message to the South African establishment. Yes, boycotts and citizens' sanctions are legitimate parts of civil society's response. Some key individuals and groups are complaining, South Africa has DSTV, Protea groups and franchise, the airlines, security companies, breweries,services and products, telecoms and mobile providers and banks operating across the rest of Africa. Let us not stifle a legitimate avenue of protests. Let us leave those who want to start a movement to force the South African establishment to listen and act on reclaiming their respect and recognition of the humanity of other Africans to start their mobilization. At, times it is easier to get attention, when one provides economic responses to politically insensitive actors. This is why citizens' sanctions and boycotts must go on. It is not enough, we should also pressure the AU against having its functions or meetings in South Africa where the rest of us are not wanted. Millions of Africans spend their cedis, naira, shilling and other currency on South African goods, services and products. Withdrawing some portion of this might help shake up the South Africa establishment.
My bit.
taa.
On Friday, April 17, 2015 10:50 AM, Toyin Falola <toyin...@austin.utexas.edu> wrote:
Date: Friday, April 17, 2015 at 2:46 AM
Subject: Re: VIOLENCE IN DURBAN AND TOWNSHIPS
Thank you Kassahun and others for opening up a conversation. I share the view that it is not time to engage in boycotts and sanctions, but it is also not a time to be having cosy conversations. Intellectuals and academics must ask themselves harder questions which some South African's have been asking for a while now, and ask ourselves what our continued role is in our countries and continent, and the freedoms to which we have contributed.
I don't think one action fits all, but I think a strong public show of concern can be one way, as our voice is strong and significant.
One: We can for instance sign a petition publicly as coming from us as intellectuals and academics, artists... friends of South Africa etc.
Second, as with the Chibok and other situations, we can mount displeasure; and solidarity with those who have died and amplify it through dignified peaceful forms such as through the internet and days of demonstration around embassies and sit-ins or other modes of collective actions in our neighbourhoods, work places and even places of worship or communes, including virtual communes;
Third, those who have friends, relatives, activist colleagues, comrades etc. must hold dialogues with SOuth Africans, including intellectual discussions in what ever mode, whether through public fora, or through one to one conversations, addressing what is happening and what should be done. I agree too that this can be done through education and cultural activiy (but this has to be planned and concerted), writing academic, journalistic analytical or opinion peices, blogging, tweeting etc. to show that This is our matter and African lives matter: Yes. We can: Say Stop!
Calling for solidarity and supporting/guiding actions as to what should, can and must be done. We need to reflect on this carefully, so we are on message and also act in concert and solidarity with colleagues in SA as we have always done. We don't want to aggravate afro-phobia against countries, Africa and Africans as some would only be too glad to jump on that band waggon.
These moments can easily turn genocidal and then we will be left wondering: Where were we? This could happen and is happening in any of our countries. We owe it to who told us and have been telling us, for a while now, that all is was not going to be easy and that all now is not well...
Let us come up, even as a small group with concrete and do-able measures and ask others to join us.
I too will think about this.
It is never to late to act to save a life.
Wangui wa Goro
Kassahun—thanks for sharing the unfortunate news about violence against other African nationals in Durban. It is an unfortunate development in post-apartheid South Africa, but understandable because of the growing inequality among blacks in South Africa. The struggle against apartheid was widely supported by other Africans and promised hope for all non-Whites. The end of apartheid opened up opportunities for especially skilled blacks who were able to ride on this wave. Also, many other African nationals flowed in, hoping to also contribute and benefit from a growing economy. It is unfortunate, but understandable, that social resentment will develop when local citizens see immigrants, who are either much better skilled or perhaps have much better drive, do better than them. We have this type of resentment in the US to African and Caribbean immigrants by native African Americans. The difference in the US is that it is not violent—perhaps because the African American civil rights struggle educated local blacks that their condition was not made worse by foreign black immigrants but was made worse by government policy and structural conditions. This way, African Americans have continued to agitate for better government policy and laws, and for better enforcement to reduce those barriers that hamper their progress.
I agree with Kassahun that aggressive measures like boycotts may do more harm than good. We don’t want to paralyze South Africa’s economy; we want it to grow larger and for it to be more prosperous so that those doing less well would not blame other African nationals for their problems. Certainly, using “soft power” strategies like encouraging evidence-based debate and public awareness would help. Using also respected South African icons like Hugh Masikela, Winnie Mandela, Bishop Tutu and others to speak out against such resentment could help. After all, we want an Africa with strong and growing economies where the living conditions of the general population, regardless of their country of origin, is improved.
Just a few thoughts….
Tijan
____________________
Tijan M. Sallah
Practice Manager
Agriculture Global Practice (AgGP AFR3)
J8-099
Africa Region
The World Bank
(202) 473-2977
From: Kassahun Checole [mailto:awp...@verizon.net<mailto:awp...@verizon.net>]
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 2:43 PM
To: 'Tade Aina'; 'Kassahun Checole'
Cc: 'Tejumola Olaniyan'; 'Tomi Adeaga'; Tijan M. Sallah; tur...@rutgers.edu<mailto:tur...@rutgers.edu>; Tma...@uneca.org<mailto:Tma...@uneca.org>; 'Toyin Falola'; 'Vambe, Maurice'; 'Wangui wa goro'; 'Woldemikael, Tekle'; 'yebiow'; 'Zere, Abraham'
Subject: RE: VIOLENCE IN DURBAN AND TOWNSHIPS
My dear Brother:
On the issue of Boycotts, I respectfully disagree. We have to take the space available for us to fight along with our progressive South African Brothers and Sisters, to effectively deal not only with the mindset that produces such anger and violent reaction of Africans against Africans, but also recognize the need to interrogate the economic and political atmosphere that produces the same.
In the last year, I have seen on close proximity, the very difficult life choices that our people (South Africans) are placed in their own land. We need to understand the context, while condemning the horrific actions of some. The authorities have not been proactive nor sensitive enough to deal with the problem from the start. It is now left for us to try and do something about this on-going hemorrhage within our body politic.
So, I think we need to work with likeminded South Africans, and strategize on what needs to be done in preventing this from going out of control, and creating permanent fissures among Africans. I believe the issue of education and information is important, and I also think there is the critical issue of addressing the very real socio-economic problems that South Africans face within their own country.
In 1985, I published a book by Bill Bigelow called “Strangers in Their Own Country”. We used this book to educate and inform Westerners about the realities of Apartheid South Africa. Today, we need to do similar publications, teach-ins, forums and dialogues with South African communities and the rest of Africa on the realities of post-Apartheid South Africa. I think the space is there, we can nurture the good will, and I hope we can consider it.
Kassahun Checole, Publisher
Africa World Press, Inc &
The Red Sea Press, Inc
541 West Ingham Avenue, Suite B,
Trenton, NJ 08638
Tel: (609) 695-3200, Fax (609) 695-6466
www.africaworldpressbooks.com<http://www.africaworldpressbooks.com/>
From: Tade Aina [mailto:tadeak...@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 2:04 PM
To: Kassahun Checole
Cc: Tejumola Olaniyan; Tomi Adeaga; Tijan M. Sallah; <tur...@rutgers.edu<mailto:tur...@rutgers.edu>>; <Tma...@uneca.org<mailto:Tma...@uneca.org>>; Toyin Falola; Vambe, Maurice; Wangui wa goro; Woldemikael, Tekle; yebiow; Zere, Abraham
Subject: Re: VIOLENCE IN DURBAN AND TOWNSHIPS
My brother Kassahun,
Thanks for this .
Are we not entering an era of boycotts and sanctions for South African goods, products, institutions, universities and organizations? The Proteas, the Standard Chartered, the MTNs, the DSTVs, etc? Should we not start a movement to boycott and impose a Citizens' sanctions? South Africa and the South African elite have condoned this suite of prejudices in their visas, immigration system, terror on the streets and taxis for too long.
Let's start a boycott and sanctions campaign!
Sent from my iPad
FYI
Kassahun Checole, Publisher
Africa World Press, Inc &
The Red Sea Press, Inc
541 West Ingham Avenue, Suite B,
Trenton, NJ 08638
Tel: (609) 695-3200, Fax (609) 695-6466
www.africaworldpressbooks.com<http://www.africaworldpressbooks.com/>
From:pan-african-peace-buildin...@googlegroups.com<mailto:pan-african-peace-buildin...@googlegroups.com> [mailto:pan-african-peace-buildin...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kassahun Checole
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 9:16 AM
To: 'Kesia-Onam Birch'; 'diaku diaku'; 'Diaku Diaku' via Pan African Peace Building and Non Violence Network'
Cc: 'Kassahun Checole'
Subject: RE: VIOLENCE IN DURBAN AND TOWNSHIPS
Dear friends:
We cannot be just satisfied with condemnations, declarations and resolutions on this very ugly and sad development. As the Durban group is doing, we have to act to respond to the deeply held societal problems with direct interaction with the communities concerned (both the victims and the violators).
This is a moment that we should not let pass without taking solid advantages for education, interaction and basic information in regard to why Africans are being forced to “fear” and ultimately abuse each other.
There are precious lessons that we can take from our experiences in the anti-Vietnam War and anti-Apartheid and generally anti-colonial struggle. We have to agitate, educate and provide basic information to those who see “THE REAL PROBLEMS OF THEIR LIVES” projected on their guest, fellow Africans.
We also have to challenge the State of South Africa and our many friends in the ANC , other political parties and civic organizations to react in a constructive and long lasting solutions to a “Socio-economic” problems visited on all South Africans.
Apartheid and colonialism have indeed left us with deep seated psychological and real socio-economic problems that we have yet to address in a frontal way. African identity has been dis-formed and mis-educated with hate of self and neighbor.
Let’s work hard towards the Transformation of our societies, economies, but most of all the transformation of ourselves as active African citizens, and upright human beings. Peace building starts here. (let’s start with teach-ins, dialogue forums, etc., but the key is to transform the economy so that those who are on the fringes become producers, innovators and basically well-informed, well-defined active players in a South African economy that is presently truly unbalanced and unequal)
Kassahun Checole, Publisher
Africa World Press, Inc &
The Red Sea Press, Inc
541 West Ingham Avenue, Suite B,
Trenton, NJ 08638
Tel: (609) 695-3200, Fax (609) 695-6466
www.africaworldpressbooks.com<http://www.africaworldpressbooks.com/>
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Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 8:11 AM
To: diaku diaku; Diaku Diaku' via Pan African Peace Building and Non Violence Network
Subject: Re: VIOLENCE IN DURBAN AND TOWNSHIPS
This is so so sad!!! I am gutted and as you rightly said, this is unacceptable. We need to condemn this act. The legacy of apartheid at work???
Reply-To: diaku diaku <diakudi...@yahoo.com<mailto:diakudi...@yahoo.com>>
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 4:27 AM
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Subject: VIOLENCE IN DURBAN AND TOWNSHIPS
Dear Comrades,
We are very saddened by the violence that has erupted against African nationals in the area of Durban and its surroundings. Loss of lives has been noticed, some with gruesome and open violence. Some of our African brothers and sisters have undergone huge inhumane treatment because they do not belong to this nation.
We believe in living in an African nation that is part of Africa, which in the past has benefited asylum seekers' rights in other nations.
Whichever reason has led to open violence to erupt is unacceptable and need to be condemned with force. Thousands of African nationals are living under tents with babies aged less than 3 months, which some have been fed with beans due to lack of proper food. Pregnant women sleep in the cold, which might affect their health and some of the victims have been having running stomach due to the inappropiate food.
At this stage, four camps have been set in Isipingo, Chatsworth, Greenwood Park and the most recent with more than 1000 African nationals in the area of Phoenix. However, some of these victims have decided to go back to their home countries testifying the violence they underwent has shown that it is unacceptable and horrific.
Africa Solidarity Network (ASONET), an NGO implemented last year in November 2014, which I am the Chairperson has been involved since day one. ASONET is a structure gathering all African nationals including: South Africans, Zimbabweans, Malawians, Zambians, DR Congo nationals, Rwandans, Burundians, Senegalese, Nigerians, Cameroonians etc. to address the challenges faced by migrants in the area of Durban and its suburbs.
The local government is looking at reintegrating the affected communities in their previous homes, which is not possible at the moment.
If you believe you can get involved in helping these migrants affected by buying food stuff for children and their parents or anything, please contact:
1. Diaku Dianzenza: ASONET Chairperson: +27 73 745 05 26
2. Daniel Byamungu: Overseer of the affected communities in Isipingo: +27 61 920 16 22
Let us pray for Peace to prevail in Durban.
Find attached the press release by ASONET and the Institute of Afrikology.
Warms regards,
Diaku Dianzenza
PhD Peacebuilding Candidate
Durban University of Technology
Chairperson Africa Solidarity Network (ASONET)
Cell: +27 73 745 05 26
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Date: Friday, April 17, 2015 at 9:23 AM
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Subject: Re: USA Africa Dialogue Series - VIOLENCE IN DURBAN AND TOWNSHIPS
Date: Friday, April 17, 2015 at 2:46 AM
Subject: Re: VIOLENCE IN DURBAN AND TOWNSHIPS
I don't think one action fits all, but I think a strong public show of concern can be one way, as our voice is strong and significant.
Second, as with the Chibok and other situations, we can mount displeasure; and solidarity with those who have died and amplify it through dignified peaceful forms such as through the internet and days of demonstration around embassies and sit-ins or other modes of collective actions in our neighbourhoods, work places and even places of worship or communes, including virtual communes;
From: Tade Aina [mailto:tadeak...@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 2:04 PM
To: Kassahun Checole
Cc: Tejumola Olaniyan; Tomi Adeaga; Tijan M. Sallah; <tur...@rutgers.edu>; <Tma...@uneca.org>; Toyin Falola; Vambe, Maurice; Wangui wa goro; Woldemikael, Tekle; yebiow; Zere, Abraham
Subject: Re: VIOLENCE IN DURBAN AND TOWNSHIPSMy brother Kassahun,Thanks for this .Are we not entering an era of boycotts and sanctions for South African goods, products, institutions, universities and organizations? The Proteas, the Standard Chartered, the MTNs, the DSTVs, etc? Should we not start a movement to boycott and impose a Citizens' sanctions? South Africa and the South African elite have condoned this suite of prejudices in their visas, immigration system, terror on the streets and taxis for too long.Let's start a boycott and sanctions campaign!
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On Apr 16, 2015, at 8:44 PM, Kassahun Checole <awp...@verizon.net> wrote:
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To: 'Kesia-Onam Birch'; 'diaku diaku'; 'Diaku Diaku' via Pan African Peace Building and Non Violence Network'
Cc: 'Kassahun Checole'
Subject: RE: VIOLENCE IN DURBAN AND TOWNSHIPSDear friends:We cannot be just satisfied with condemnations, declarations and resolutions on this very ugly and sad development. As the Durban group is doing, we have to act to respond to the deeply held societal problems with direct interaction with the communities concerned (both the victims and the violators).This is a moment that we should not let pass without taking solid advantages for education, interaction and basic information in regard to why Africans are being forced to “fear” and ultimately abuse each other.There are precious lessons that we can take from our experiences in the anti-Vietnam War and anti-Apartheid and generally anti-colonial struggle. We have to agitate, educate and provide basic information to those who see “THE REAL PROBLEMS OF THEIR LIVES” projected on their guest, fellow Africans.We also have to challenge the State of South Africa and our many friends in the ANC , other political parties and civic organizations to react in a constructive and long lasting solutions to a “Socio-economic” problems visited on all South Africans.Apartheid and colonialism have indeed left us with deep seated psychological and real socio-economic problems that we have yet to address in a frontal way. African identity has been dis-formed and mis-educated with hate of self and neighbor.Let’s work hard towards the Transformation of our societies, economies, but most of all the transformation of ourselves as active African citizens, and upright human beings. Peace building starts here. (let’s start with teach-ins, dialogue forums, etc., but the key is to transform the economy so that those who are on the fringes become producers, innovators and basically well-informed, well-defined active players in a South African economy that is presently truly unbalanced and unequal)
Kassahun Checole, PublisherAfrica World Press, Inc &The Red Sea Press, Inc541 West Ingham Avenue, Suite B,Trenton, NJ 08638Tel: (609) 695-3200, Fax (609) 695-6466
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