When more than 100 seasoned veterans of the ANC sign a public declaration of no confidence in their leadership some explanation is required. This is no rank-and-file rebellion. Many of these veterans held high office, as ministers, senior public servants or were top leaders in the party’s national executive committee. Many are well-known public figures, like Ahmed "Kathy" Kathrada, who remained reticent on their misgivings about the direction the country was taking in recent years, but are now outspoken about their concern. Their distress goes to the heart of governance in the ANC and the government. They are saying that the values of the movement are being systematically undermined and eroded. "The leadership of the ANC as a collective has failed the people of SA. It has defended the personal interests of some leaders at the expense of the public good and the credibility of the organisation." The indignation of these veterans can be seen in every paragraph of their declaration and ...
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