…By Roland Peterson for TDPel Media.
The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) and the Azanian People’s Organisation (AZAPO) are considering the possibility of joining forces to contest the 2024 general elections in South Africa.
According to SABC News, the PAC’s leader, Mzwanele Nyontsho, announced this plan during AZAPO’s national congress in Pretoria.
Nyontsho stated that given the current state of Azania, the two parties need to unite.
While he expressed his enthusiasm for the parties to contest the election together, he emphasized that such a decision would require approval from both organizations’ structures.
The PAC confirmed on Twitter that Nyontsho would attend AZAPO’s congress to strengthen the relationship between the two parties.
They also tweeted that “Unity of Africans is sacrosanct as we approach 2024.
United Africans are an alternative and nothing about us without us.
” This statement suggests that the parties’ decision to unite may be driven by a shared desire to promote unity among Africans.
The AZAPO congress, which took place in Pretoria, aimed to develop ideas that would help address the issues facing South Africa today.
AZAPO President Nelvis Qekema highlighted the importance of the land question and called for the nationalisation of South Africa’s land.
He argued that the country is moving towards privatisation, which would exclude black people from accessing resources.
Therefore, the solution, according to Qekema, is for the government to take control of the land.
Overall, the news about PAC and AZAPO’s potential partnership for the 2024 elections reflects the parties’ shared commitment to advancing the interests of Africans in South Africa.
By uniting, they hope to create a strong political force that can effectively advocate for their agenda.
Additionally, AZAPO’s focus on finding solutions for South Africa’s challenges, including land reform, demonstrates their willingness to tackle the country’s pressing issues head-on.