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- Politics
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Unfinished Freedom: Africa's Long Walk Beyond the 1884 Berlin Conference:
Mphumzi Mdekazi is CEO of Walter and Albertina Sisulu for Social Justice, he writes in his personal capacity. Image: Supplied By Mphumzi Mdekazi On June 12, 2025, we gathered at Vaal University of Technology (VUT) not just to honour the towering legacy of Walter Sisulu, whose birthday was on May 18, 1912– a revolutionary, a father of our democracy, and a quiet architect of freedom—but the day was also used to reflect on the deeper, historical roots of the struggles that continue to shape our continent. Walter Sisulu believed, above all else, in the unity, dignity, and potential of African people, and he understood that true liberation would not come with the lowering of colonial flags, but with the dismantling of colonial logic—embedded in institutions, economies, and minds. It is for that reason that, partially, the fulcrum of his inaugural memorial lecture looked back—not to dwell—but to understand, so that we may act differently going forward. I would assume that, as we have gathered in the Vaal, we all knew that our problems as the African continent are located at the Berlin Conference of 1884. In 1884–85, in cold, chandelier-lit halls of imperial Europe, 14 European powers convened what is now known as the Berlin Conference—also called the Congo Conference. Not a single African was present. Yet the lives of millions would be irrevocably changed. There, the continent was carved up like a pie. Arbitrary borders drawn across ethnic groups, kingdoms, ecological zones and ancient trade routes. Entire civilizations dismembered. Africa was not seen as a place of peoples, cultures, or sovereignty, but as territory to be occupied, extracted, and exploited. This process was legitimized by the so-called principle of 'effective occupation,' which required European powers to demonstrate control over African territories to claim them. In truth, it was a license for conquest, enslavement, and cultural erasure. As Frantz Fanon warned us: 'Imperialism leaves behind germs of rot which we must clinically detect and remove not only from our land but from our minds as well.' The mid-20th century brought political decolonization. Flags were changed, anthems composed, and parliaments erected. But what did we really inherit? We inherited a map not made by us. States that were, in many cases, artificially constructed with no national consensus. We inherited economies wired to feed Europe's factories, not Africa's people, and tragically, we inherited elite classes—many of whom became, in the words of Amílcar Cabral, 'the transmission belt of foreign interests.' Yes, we achieved formal independence, which some were celebrating recently. But the substance of freedom remains unfinished. The promise of decolonization has produced mixed results. We have seen moments of triumph and excellence, indigenous innovation, Pan-African solidarity, democratic progress, but also the painful betrayal of liberation ideals, especially here at home in South Africa. The post-colonial African states have too often been caught between external manipulation and internal misleadership. Between structural adjustment and military coups. Between IMF dictates and elite capture. Today, we see new waves of defiance. The people of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, nations in the Sahel, are attempting to reimagine sovereignty in a world still structured against African independence. Their struggle is fraught. Attempts to build new political and economic models are met with sanctions, destabilization, and even covert efforts at regime change. Often, external forces act not alone but in collaboration with internal elites who fear change. I call these collaborators 'committed and helpless or hopeless slaves, who mistakenly believe that Africa's total liberation will come from a coloniser and our former oppressors'. The Sahel defiance is inspiring the youth, the majority of our continent, understandably so because these young Sahel leaders represent our real African liberation aspirations. These young people, born in the ashes of neoliberal broken promises, are reclaiming the right to shape their future. As Thomas Sankara once declared: 'We must dare to invent the future.' Our Continent needs economic Justice, not Charity or IMF Loans. Africa is not poor; it is impoverished. Through stolen resources, unjust trade, climate injustice, and debt traps, weare made to kneel before the same powers that once colonized us, a case in point is the recent oval meeting in the US, where voluntarily our rare earth minerals as a country were offered and donated without a request, with an apologetic anatomical posture to the Groot Baas. Today, African countries spend more on repaying interest than on investing in education or healthcare. As Julius Nyerere warned decades ago: 'They made us believe that development meant becoming more like them. But development should mean becoming more like ourselves.' We must now demand not aid, but restitution. Not charity, but economic justice in memory of Walter Sisulu. Walter Sisulu understood that liberation is a process, not a moment. He lived through a century of struggle, from the pass laws to the Robben Island cell, from exile to the birth of democracy, leading his family, which conservatively accounts for 59 years in prison combined, for committing no crime, but to demand equality and justice. Such a sacrifice must not be sacrificed for immediacy and silver or short-term myopic pliability. His life teaches us that freedom requires integrity, vigilance, sacrifice, and above all, solidarity across borders, ideologies, and generations. This calls for ethical leadership. As the Foundation that bears his and Mama Albertina's names, we recommit ourselves today to that Pan-African vision, a continent of self-reliant nations, accountable, ethical leadership, educated citizens, and just economies. We invite African thinkers, students, workers, women, elders, the downtrodden and especially the youth to carry forward this (Walter Sisulu's) legacy. To free the continent not only from external domination, but from internal betrayal, as this is a serious hazard towards the gains of our liberation. Let us look beyond Berlin, towards African Rebirth and Reawakening. Let Walter Sisulu serve as more than remembrance. Let it be a moment of reckoning and renewal. Once again, we must look beyond Berlin, beyond the maps we did not draw, beyond the narratives we did not write. It is time for a new African imagination. It is time to complete the freedom that Walter Sisulu and his generation began. As Africans, let us rise. Let us remember. Let us rebuild. Mphumzi Mdekazi is CEO of Walter & Albertina Sisulu for Social Justice, and he writes in his personal capacity.
The Citizen
20-06-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
VUT alumnus wins national award
The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) is celebrating Khomotso Comfort Ramabokela, a proud alumnus of VUT, for his outstanding contribution to healthcare and the recognition he recently received as 'Celebrate of the Year' across South Africa and the African continent. At 29 years old, the professional nurse and shift leader in the Emergency Department of Randfontein Private Hospital exemplifies the values, leadership, and compassion VUT strives to instil in its graduates. Drawn to healthcare by a deep desire to help others, Ramabokela reflects, 'I've always been interested in careers that allow me to make a tangible difference in people's lives.' His natural curiosity and drive to keep learning made nursing a perfect match. 'The opportunity to learn about the human body, respond in moments of crisis, and support people through their toughest times, that's what motivates me.' Ramabokela completed his Bachelor of Nursing Science at VUT in 2022, calling the experience life-changing. 'The education I received at VUT provided more than just knowledge. It gave me the foundation to navigate real-world challenges in the healthcare system,' he shares. 'My former VUT lecturers, Dikeledi Selepe, Dudu Motloba, Siya Rayise, Maria Mothebe, and Dr Rudo Ramalisa, were always available, supportive, and instrumental in shaping our understanding and skills.' Today, that foundation supports him daily in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. As a shift leader, Ramabokela doesn't just manage urgent medical cases; he leads a team, ensures quality care, and brings empathy, urgency, and calm to every situation. He lives by these essential values in emergency care: empathy, calmness, urgency, leadership, and a hunger to keep learning. 'I want to continue developing in clinical and educational spaces,' he adds. 'But I also value maintaining a healthy work-life balance and spending time with the people I love.' Being named 'Celebrate of the Year' felt deeply affirming. 'It made me feel seen,' he says. 'It motivated me to keep learning, improving, and giving my best. It showed me that what we do matters.' Still, the journey isn't without its challenges. Communication barriers, adapting to change, workload, and limited career development are all part of the reality. But Ramabokela approaches each one with a problem-solving mindset. 'Good relationships with colleagues improve communication. Sharing the workload makes things manageable. Engaging in ongoing training opens doors,' he said. Although he's not yet involved in mentorship or outreach, he's ready and willing. 'I'd love to give back and support future nurses and students, especially in the VUT community. That's where my journey started, and I'm proud of that,' he said. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
18-06-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
The Headwinds of Revolution: Allan Boesak Summons the Storm
The inaugural Sisulu Foundation for Social Justice Memorial Lecture was delivered by Dr Allan Boesak on June 12, 2025, in partnership with the Vaal University of Technology. Image: Supplied The Walter Sisulu Memorial Lecture took place on June 12, 2025 at the Vaal University of Technology in Johannesburg. The occasion brought together students, elders, intellectuals and movement leaders to reflect on the towering legacy of Walter Sisulu—one of the most grounded and enduring figures of South Africa's liberation struggle. Among the speakers were members of the Sisulu family, university leaders, and invited dignitaries. But it was Allan Boesak, delivering the keynote address, who turned the gathering into something more than commemoration. He transformed it into a political moment. A gust. A gathering of winds. Allan Boesak stepped up to the podium with a voice that surged from the belly of struggle. This was no ceremony. It was an awakening. His words moved through the hall like a sudden gust through dry grass, lifting the dust, rattling the comfort, opening the space for memory, truth and flame. This was the wind returning. He began with the image of Walter Sisulu in the dock in 1960, charged with treason. Across town, Harold Macmillan addressed the white Parliament with his crafted speech about the winds of change. Boesak refused the mythology. Macmillan came to preserve empire, not dismantle it. His words carried a breeze designed to soothe, to soften, to redirect the storm into bureaucratic containment. That breeze moved through boardrooms and capitals. It promised adjustment. It carried control. Sisulu, Boesak reminded us, stood in a different wind. A wind rising from below. A wind that carried the anger of the Defiance Campaign, the vision of the Freedom Charter, the footsteps of the Women's March, the cries that would soon echo from Sharpeville. What Boesak named the headwinds of freedom. Winds born in the lungs of those who had nothing but their voices. Winds that carry the sound of boots in the street and fists in the air. Winds that refuse management. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Dr Allan Boesak (seated) with Mphumzi Mdekazi, CEO of the Sisulu Foundation for Social Justice. Image: Supplied Boesak reached across geographies and generations. From the salt march in India to the Mau Mau in Kenya. From the rebellion of 1857 to the mines of Malaysia. From Dona Kimpa Vita's spiritual defiance to Lumumba's last breath. From Sankara's righteous fire to Biko's unbroken mind. These winds have never settled. They have circled the globe. They have returned in every uprising. Each time a people have refused submission, the wind has blown again. He named the systems that still stalk the continent. The financial nooses, the surveillance machines, the invisible wars. He named the deep-state architecture of empire. The Military Industrial Financial Media Intelligence Congressional bloc that shapes the conditions of life and death in the Global South. He reminded us that Nkrumah saw it. That Cabral died naming it. That Lumumba was eliminated for refusing to serve it. Each time the wind rose, the response came quickly. A coup. A bullet. A new puppet with a Western smile. Boesak then turned to South Africa. The wind that once roared through its landscape of African agency has thinned. The ANC walked willingly into the arms of capital. BEE became a disguise. Transformation became a slogan for looting. Wealth remains in the hands of a few, while the many are fed policies and platitudes. Sasol was sold. Profits left the country. The mines still bleed the land. The poor are told to wait while ministers grow fat. The language of liberation is spoken in the accent of empire. And yet, the air is shifting again. He pointed to the Sahel. To Burkina Faso. Mali. Niger. A new gust is rising. Young leaders are speaking with clarity. They are closing foreign bases. They are reclaiming resources. They are building from the ground. This is not a breeze of hope drifting through think tanks. This is a wind returning to form. Unapologetic. Rooted. Dangerous to those who benefit from stillness. He did not present these shifts as spectacle. He presented them as signal. The continent is stirring. The weather is changing. The people are remembering. And the question that hangs over us all is whether South Africa will rise into this wind or retreat into the arms of its former masters. After Boesak spoke, I sat in the weight of his words. They moved through the chest like thunder waiting to break. They did not dissipate. They gathered. His voice pulled something ancient from the room. A memory older than liberation slogans. A wind older than this republic. This is a clarion call. A call to Black Consciousness. A call to African resurgence. A call at a time when the West has fixed its gaze once again on the land, the minerals, the water, the flesh. A time when the GNU prepares the ground for another erasure. A time when everything rooted in African knowing, feeling and being stands on the edge of annihilation. Before it is disappeared. Absorbed into the white hunger that does not sleep. The occasion was meant to honour Walter Sisulu. Boesak brought more than honour. He brought embodiment. He returned Sisulu to the frontlines. He reminded us that we are not post-struggle. We are still inside it. That the storm has not passed. It waits at the gate. It builds in the silence. It circles through the youth. It gathers behind the mountains. We are the country we create. The wind is rising. The question now is whether we face it or let it pass us by. Four-year-old Kai Singiswa, with his clan grandmother Albertina Sisulu, while proud father Sipho Singiswa. Image: Supplied / Gillian Schutte * Gillian Schutte is a well-known social justice and race-justice activist and public intellectual. ** The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of IOL or Independent Media. IOL Opinion Reflecting on Walter Sisulu's legacy, Allan Boesak's keynote at the Vaal University of Technology ignites a call for political awakening in South Africa. Will the nation rise to the challenge? Image: IOL
The Citizen
17-06-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
VUT and Sisulu Foundation ignite a new era of ethical leadership in higher education
'This generation is not the one we are waiting for; it is the generation we must believe in.' These stirring words by Dr Allan Boesak set the tone for a day that moved far beyond ceremonial formality. On June 12, the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) and the Sisulu Foundation for Social Justice signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Emerald Tsogo Sun Hotel, formalising a partnership grounded in ethical leadership, institutional renewal, and the urgency of youth agency. More than an agreement, the occasion marked the convergence of memory and mission, a deliberate step towards reclaiming justice, voice, and moral clarity in higher education. The signing took place ahead of the Walter Sisulu Inaugural Memorial Lecture, a milestone event anchoring the shared commitment between VUT and the Foundation. 'This partnership is the start of something generational,' said Dr Simphiwe Nelana, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal Research, Innovation, Commercialisation, and Internationalisation (RICI). 'Together with the Sisulu Foundation, we are working to elevate justice, values, and voice in higher education,' he added. The programme opened with a musical tribute by the VUT Choir, followed by a welcoming address by Professor Khehla Ndlovu, the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of VUT. Framing the event within the broader context of post-apartheid transformation, Professor Ndlovu stated, 'Walter Sisulu taught us that education is a tool for liberation, not assimilation. Today, VUT aligns itself with that moral compass.' Dr Pali Lehohla, Deputy Chairperson of the Sisulu Foundation and former Statistician-General of South Africa, delivered a thought-provoking preamble. He reminded the audience of Walter Sisulu's deep moral integrity and political foresight. 'The curriculum must become a site of justice,' he declared. 'This is not just about memory; it is about institutional renewal. We must build knowledge systems that serve our communities.' The keynote address was delivered by renowned anti-apartheid activist, theologian, and global human rights advocate, Dr Allan Boesak. Speaking as the Founding Chairperson of the Sisulu Foundation, Dr Boesak brought both intellectual rigour and emotional clarity to his message. 'Walter Sisulu was never concerned with being popular. He was concerned with being principled,' Dr Boesak said. 'In an age of political noise, we need moral clarity, not consensus.' He spoke passionately about youth and leadership, warning against complacency. 'This generation is not the one we are waiting for; it is the generation we must believe in. The moment demands young leaders unafraid to confront corruption, inequality, and apathy.' Quoting scripture and drawing from his work in the Black Liberation Theology movement, Dr Boesak closed with a challenge that resonated across generations: 'Justice delayed is denied. But justice silenced is justice betrayed.' Responding to the keynote, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), praised Dr Boesak's intellectual courage and called for universities to follow suit. 'Boesak reminds us that our universities must be homes of courage. He said that we are in a crisis of moral imagination, and this lecture dares us to recover it.' Mr Mphumzi Mdekazi, Chief Executive Officer of the Sisulu Foundation, led the Recognition Ceremony, honouring the ambassadors of Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria, and Namibia for their contributions to peace, education, and Pan-African solidarity. 'These recognitions are not ceremonial,' Mr Mdekazi said. 'They are reminders that Africa must rise together.' He added, 'Walter Sisulu believed in the freedom of all people, not just South Africans. We honour that belief today.' He reiterated the Foundation's commitment to transformative action. 'The work of the Foundation is not about monuments; it is about movement. It is about giving voice to the silenced and access to the marginalised.' Dr Lindiwe Nonceba Sisulu, daughter of Walter and Albertina Sisulu, politician and Patron of the Foundation, delivered a heartfelt vote of thanks that blended personal reflection with political insight. 'I carry my father's name not as a badge, but as a responsibility,' she said. 'Walter Sisulu would be proud of this partnership. But he would also ask, what will you do with it?' She encouraged VUT to institutionalise the Walter Sisulu Lecture as a living archive of ethical discourse. 'Let this not be a once-off. Let it be published, archived, and debated. Let Walter Sisulu's name live in students' minds, not just on our lips.' Addressing the students directly, she said, 'Young people, stay on course. Do not be distracted by noise. Let your values guide your steps, even when no one is watching.' With the formal Memorandum of Understanding now in place, VUT and the Sisulu Foundation have committed to a multifaceted partnership aimed at fostering ethical leadership and advancing African knowledge systems. This collaboration includes the development of co-branded curriculum modules focused on ethical leadership, Pan-Africanism, and liberation history. It also encompasses student engagement platforms such as youth summits and writing competitions to encourage critical discourse and active citizenship among young people. A signature annual highlight will be the Walter Sisulu Memorial Lecture, designed to deepen public conversations and preserve the intellectual legacy of the struggle icon. The partnership will also work toward establishing research chairs that focus on justice, democracy, and African-led innovation. The event signalled more than an institutional agreement; it marked a call to restore integrity, amplify neglected histories, and drive transformation from the ground up. 'We are not just remembering Walter Sisulu,' said one attendee. 'We are activating his vision, and it begins with partnerships like this.' At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
16-06-2025
- Business
- IOL News
VUT and Sisulu Foundation ignite a new era of ethical leadership in higher education
Mphumzi Mdekazi, CEO of the Sisulu Foundation, said the foundation aims to give a voice to the silenced and access to the marginalised. Image: Supplied 'This generation is not the one we are waiting for; it is the generation we must believe in.' These stirring words by Dr Allan Boesak set the tone for a day that moved far beyond ceremonial formality. On 12 June 2025, the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) and the Sisulu Foundation for Social Justice signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Emerald Tsogo Sun Hotel, formalising a partnership grounded in ethical leadership, institutional renewal, and the urgency of youth agency. More than an agreement, the occasion marked the convergence of memory and mission, a deliberate step towards reclaiming justice, voice, and moral clarity in higher education. The signing took place ahead of the Walter Sisulu Inaugural Lecture, a milestone event anchoring the shared commitment between VUT and the Foundation. 'This partnership is the start of something generational,' said Dr Simphiwe Nelana, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal Research, Innovation, Commercialisation, and Internationalisation (RICI). 'Together with the Sisulu Foundation, we are working to elevate justice, values, and voice in higher education,' he added. The programme opened with a musical tribute by the VUT Choir, followed by a welcoming address by Professor Khehla Ndlovu, the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of VUT. The event served to formalise the collaboration between the Sisulu Foundation and the Vaal University of Technology (VUT). Image: Supplied Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Dr Pali Lehohla, Deputy Chairperson of the Sisulu Foundation and former Statistician-General of South Africa, delivered a thought-provoking preamble. He reminded the audience of Walter Sisulu's deep moral integrity and political foresight. 'The curriculum must become a site of justice,' he declared. 'This is not just about memory; it is about institutional renewal. We must build knowledge systems that serve our communities.' The keynote address was delivered by renowned anti-apartheid activist, theologian, and global human rights advocate, Dr Allan Boesak. Speaking as the Founding Chairperson of the Sisulu Foundation, Dr Boesak brought both intellectual rigour and emotional clarity to his message. 'Walter Sisulu was never concerned with being popular. He was concerned with being principled,' Dr Boesak said. 'In an age of political noise, we need moral clarity, not consensus.' He spoke passionately about youth and leadership, warning against complacency. 'This generation is not the one we are waiting for; it is the generation we must believe in. The moment demands young leaders unafraid to confront corruption, inequality, and apathy.' Quoting scripture and drawing from his work in the Black Liberation Theology movement, Dr Boesak closed with a challenge that resonated across generations: 'Justice delayed is denied. But justice silenced is justice betrayed.' Responding to the keynote, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), praised Dr Boesak's intellectual courage and called for universities to follow suit. 'Boesak reminds us that our universities must be homes of courage. He said that we are in a crisis of moral imagination, and this lecture dares us to recover it.' Mr Mphumzi Mdekazi, Chief Executive Officer of the Sisulu Foundation, led the Recognition Ceremony, honouring the ambassadors of Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria, and Namibia for their contributions to peace, education, and Pan-African solidarity. These recognitions are not ceremonial,' Mr Mdekazi said. 'They are reminders that Africa must rise together.' He added, 'Walter Sisulu believed in the freedom of all people, not just South Africans. We honour that belief today.' He reiterated the Foundation's commitment to transformative action. 'The work of the Foundation is not about monuments; it is about movement. It is about giving voice to the silenced and access to the marginalised.' With the formal MOU now in place, VUT and the Sisulu Foundation have committed to a multifaceted partnership. Image: Supplied Dr Lindiwe Nonceba Sisulu, daughter of Walter and Albertina Sisulu, politician and Patron of the Foundation, delivered a heartfelt vote of thanks that blended personal reflection with political insight. 'I carry my father's name not as a badge, but as a responsibility,' she said. 'Walter Sisulu would be proud of this partnership. But he would also ask, what will you do with it?'
