Agang SA

17/04/2015

AGANG SA STATEMENT ON XENOPHOBIC VIOLENCE

Agang SA deplores the outbreak of xenophobic violence in eThekwini.

When our people fled the apartheid regime into exile, they were welcomed with open arms throughout Africa. What has happened to ubuntu?

We need to confront the true reasons for xenophobia: frustration at the lack of progress in equality. Instead of broad equality, in the last 21 years the ANC government has focused on equalizing privilege.

A small fraction of the population, mostly with ANC connections, has done well out of liberation; the rest have little to show for it.

We started well with a flurry of building RDP houses, clean water for all, free basic education and a rapid roll-out of electricity. Now we have corrupt RDP housing lists, RDP houses that fall apart, an electricity system that is only efficient at shedding load, collapsing water infrastructure and schools that are failing out children.

None of this is caused by foreigners.

It is caused by our own political leadership who have abandoned accountability for self-enrichment. The rot in the ANC started when Tony Yengeni was welcomed as a hero when he was let out of jail. No party that cares about honesty and integrity could elect a president with hundreds of unresolved corruption charges hanging over him.

We in Agang realize we too have to get our own house in order, that our ability to be credible critics depends on sorting out the mess of our own out of control leadership. But even so we must ask all South Africans to stop and think. Who is really responsible for our own problems? And then we can act, and act in the right way.

15/04/2015

When was the last time you heard from the leaders who represent you in Parliament? Where are the constituency offices? Who are the elected NEC? Has the party become a get rich quick scheme?

14/10/2014

Please tune in to Power FM right now. Citizen Andries Tlouamma is on talking about rebuilding and elections.

10/10/2014

The constitutional consultative conference planned for a 11October 2014 has been rescheduled till further notice. This postponement was promted by continous legal attack (urgent court order) to the organisation. However the western cape high court has dismissed Tshishonga's application and ruled in favour of the NEC. Given this new development as well as some factional activities sponsored by Tshishonga himself, there would additional charges to his dsciplinary hearing to take place on 23 October 2014. We call upon all members to refrain from destructive activities that seeks to undermine the alexandra resolution and focus on working together in building Agang.

Citizen Tontsi

15/09/2014

To balance opinion - We are not sure what anyone would say if he/she was owed tens or hundreds of thousands of Rand as are staff who actually worked on the campaign.

Whatever the small print says, leadership is about doing the right thing. As a leader who campaigned on equality and dignity, walking away from staff who worked damn hard for you is not doing the right thing.

As Mandela said: "Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people".

Unfortunately Dr Ramphele sacrificed everyone's votes by walking away from a seat in Parliament that we had fought for and won. She walked away from her responsibility to the party, donors, supporters, staff, members and voters. She protected her own substantial assets at the cost of people who could not afford it.

"Those who conduct themselves with morality, integrity and consistency need not fear the forces of inhumanity and cruelty." - Mandela. The words of a man she claimed inspired and guided her. I wonder what he would say now.

14/09/2014

In today's City Press - Thank you for setting the record straight

08/09/2014

AGANG MPs must pay up or close down!

Dear Ferial,

I read your opinion-piece on Dr Mamphela Ramphele of Sunday 7th September. As convenor of the Agang Task Team I am presenting you with the facts to publish in order to restore some balance to your readers' perspective:

1. Creditors of Agang have legal contracts which entitle them to recourse in Court. Agang is a legal entity independent of Dr Ramphele. If it is unable to meet its legal financial obligations, creditors have the option to liquidate the Party.

2. Dr Mamphela did not desert Agang, she worked closely with the reconstituted NEC and task team to prevent the Party from being hijacked by the 2 MPs. At that time, I called on the media ombusdman to issue an advisory to media for quoting impastor spokespersons and going on a sensational witch-hunt to victimize her. At that time you were not willing to hear the inside story and now after the 2 MPs have succeeded in their mission, the media are silent about their woes and are still out to crucify her. It is evident that her name sells newspapers.

3. There was a legitimate NEC agreement that the 2 MPs cede 50% of their salaries for the first 3 months then 20% until the end of their term to deal with debt by making a payment plan with creditors. There is also around R65k from the IEC and R2-million over the year from Parliament all intended for Party use. Creditors need to access and lock down these funds.

4. Dr Ramphele has already spent close to R4-million of her own funds paying Agang debts and is also a creditor of Agang.

5. In July, the Western Cape High Court Judge Dennis Davies prohibited her and the reconstituted NEC from any institutional authority over Agang.

6. I am not trying to directly defend Dr Mamphela but you do need to compare cases and see if you are being biased:
- Is Cyril Ramaphosa as director of Lonmin liable for the losses of the Marikaner miners? No.
- Is Irvin Khoza liable to pay creditors of Orlando Pirates if its Vodacom sponsorship falls through? No, it is a (Pty) Ltd. However, as its Chairman and owner, he will surely do what is needed to secure his investment. But if Danny Jordaan ousted him as chairman and took over Pirates - then Danny would have to pay creditors to secure his future, and the brand.

7. It is not good that you launch a public, personal attack on Dr Ramphele without establishing the facts and presenting the issue in a balanced way. I trust you will rectify the matter.

Merle O'Brien
Convenor: Agang Task Team

08/09/2014

Mamphela Ramphele, do the right thing: pay - http://www.citypress.co.za/columnists/mamphela-ramphele-right-thing-pay/

You have had a laugh at my calling you “Ma’am”, but it just feels right to me. I’ve always held you in the highest regard, a true role model for a generation of us younger women. I like your values and principles, as well as your straight-shooting style.

24/08/2014

True colours - Former "leader" of Agang SA: http://www.citypress.co.za/politics/ramphele-abandons-debt/

19/08/2014

MP Calls for Access to Quality Health Care

The provision of quality health care and the promotion of health and well-being remain among the government’s priorities as underpinned by the country’s long-term vision outlined in the National Development Plan. However, collaboration with and commitment from all sections of society is necessary before this goal can be achieved.
This was the message from Member of Parliament and AgangSA leader, Mr Mike Tshishonga, as he spoke to members of the Seshego community and surrounding areas outside Polokwane in Limpopo during the parliamentary constituency week last Friday, 15 August.
for more

http://www.parliament.gov.za/live/content.php?Item_ID=6285

18/08/2014

Our sisters should live is a safe environment. Please help curb homophobic mindsets and make SA a pleasant place to live in.

13/08/2014

Good Morning citizens, we would like to inform you that we are back. Ready to action out our policies and work according to the values of our party.

Viva citizens viva!!