Theory

This section contains writings by the left past and present on the theory of organising.

This section's articles

On the eve of the 2009 elections (Debate & discussion)

Tuesday 13 January 2009 by Dale

On the eve of the 2009 elections (John Appolis - personal capacity) With the 2009 national elections around the corner we are confronted with the task of developing a parliamentary tactic that corresponds best to the present conjuncture. The term parliamentary tactic is employed on the (...)

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THE APF & THE 2009 NATIONAL ELECTIONS: (Debate & discussion)

KEY REASONS WHY WE SHOULD NOT PARTICIPATE IN AN ELECTORAL ‘FRONT’

Tuesday 13 January 2009 by Dale

Ever since the formation of the APF in 2000, there has been a well known and ongoing debate within our movement around participation in elections as well as our strategic and tactical approach to electoral politics. This debate has again resurfaced within our ranks given the 2009 national elections scheduled to take place within the next few months. In the spirit of this ongoing debate and as a specific response to those in our ranks who are pushing for the APF to participate in the 2009 elections as part of a ‘United Front of Socialist Movements & Parties’, I offer the perspectives/arguments below for APF members.

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Distorted theory, distorted revolution

The theory of 2 stages of revolution and the NDR is a myth (Debate & discussion)

The SACP must not be allowed to repeat or rehash its theoretical & strategic mistakes

Wednesday 4 October 2006 by Trevor

The South African Communist Party has recently given birth to the Young Communist League. It is very important that these young lions do not get misled by the theoretical shibboleths, myths and confusions of the SACP. One of the greatest myths propounded by the SACP over the years of struggle against apartheid is the theory of 2 stages of revolution contained in their National Democratic Revolution perspective. History has now exposed this theory as utterly wrong and false. We must not allow the SACP to rehash this theory and continue spreading confusion among ordinary workers and youth.

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WORKER AND COMMUNITY ACTION

STRIKES NEED THE SUPPPORT OF THE UNEMPLOYED (Debate & discussion)

Some key reasons why social movements must support strikes

Monday 18 September 2006 by Trevor

When there is a strike the bosses will get scabs. Scabs are often the unemployed members of the working class. This article provides some reasons why the unemployed must support their employed brothers and sisters on strike. Enjoy.

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Debate on political groups, NGOs and the middle class in the APF

NGOs AND THE STRUGGLE OF THE WORKING CLASS: A SOCIALIST PERSPECTIVE (Theory)

Written by Lawrence Ntuli and Trevor Ngwane

Thursday 29 June 2006 by Trevor

This short article looks at the role of NGOs in the struggle of the APF noting some strengths and weaknesses

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’Old Left’ & Old Formulae (John Appolis) (Debate & discussion)

Wednesday 7 December 2005 by Dale

The “old left” and old formulae: Dangers of calls for a mass workers party (John Appolis ) 1.Introduction: If there is a practice that is most common amongst those on the left of the political spectrum, it is the repetition of old formulae, regardless of context, history or (...)

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Local Government Elections - A Contribution (John Appolis) (Debate & discussion)

Wednesday 7 December 2005 by Dale

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS A contribution (John Appolis, individual capacity) The established bourgeois parties are all lining up for the coming local government elections in 4-6 months’ time. We know that without exception they will again as in 2000 parade in front of the people and (...)

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The Left & Attitude to Bourgeois Elections (John Appolis) (Debate & discussion)

Wednesday 7 December 2005 by Dale

The Left and its attitude to bourgeois institutions (John Appolis) Introduction In March this year the Rosa Luxembourg Institute arranged a discussion with the social movements on the left’s attitude to the role and participation in bourgeois institutions. Evidently this is a question (...)

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Let us unite to smash corrupt, capitalist municipalities (Debate & discussion)

Monday 9 May 2005

The end of the term of "democraticaly" elected councillors leaves communities with the wealth of education about ANC capitalists agents in the municipalities of our Country. During their term in office people learnt about EVICTIONS, WATER AND ELECTRICITY CUT-OFFS, PRIVATISATIONS AND JOB LOSSES, ILLITERACY AND UNDERDEVELOPMENT, POVERTY AND CORRUPTION.

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