Mandela and his companions had been imprisoned on Robben Island since 1964
when students marched against the education system of the apartheid state.
The youth wanted to learn English not Afrikaans, they wanted to decide their
future. At that time brilliant young people, like Steve Biko, wrote about
self-consciousness and self-determination. He was murdered yet his words live
on and on.
30 years later, Swazi youth are calling for an inclusive system, self-determination
and a more equitable economic system. The Swaziland Youth Congress
(SWAYOCO) and PUDEMO have for more than 20 years rejected the royal
exclusivity and promoted equal rights and justice.
A few articles from last week
While king Mswati was jet-setting to Thailand and Taiwan his mother was
handing out blankets to health centers. Such is health care in the kingdom!
http://swazilandsolidaritynetworkcanada.wikispaces.com/Philani+donates+to+13+health+institutions
MORMONS donate toothbrushes.
“Blessed are those who worry about teeth when there is no food”. This verse is
taken from the Book of Hypocrisy, Chapter 1 Verse 1.
taken from the Book of Hypocrisy, Chapter 1 Verse 1.
If Christians are given to such generous acts, please lead me to the atheist!
while consumed by greed. He is afraid to move into his luxurious new place.
Bongani Masuku, secretary-general of SSN, has written an article
analysing the HIV/Aids crisis in Swaziland. His perspective shows the
need for a political as well as humanitarian response.
http://swazilandsolidaritynetworkcanada.wikispaces.com/HIV+and+AIDS+crisis+as+a+political+question+in+Swaziland
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