The Birth of Liberalism
Liberalism is the dominant political philosophy of the 21st century. We examine its past to understand its current incarnation and its future. Can it still deliver on its promises of peace, freedom and prosperity?
History And Theory
The Birth of Liberalism
Liberalism is the dominant political philosophy of the 21st century. We examine its past to understand its current incarnation and its future. Can it still deliver on its promises of peace, freedom and prosperity?
Where liberalism coexisted with slavery two hundred years ago, liberal democracy in South Africa contributed to the end of apartheid. But the core contradiction of the supremacy of the right to private property remains.
— RCSA
THEORY & HISTORY
The Transitional Programme: the method of Marxism in a time of crisis
The Transitional Programme by Leon Trotsky remains highly relevant in South Africa today. It argues that revolutionary communists must study Trotsky's method of building a transitional program that addresses workers' immediate demands while questioning the possibility of achieving real reforms under capitalism, ultimately leading to socialism.
Fight Malema-sentencing with class struggle
Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s EFF, faces a five-year jail sentence after being convicted in 2018 for firing a gun at a rally. This prosecution, driven by AfriForum—a right-wing group with ties to white capital—highlights how the legal system is weaponized against those challenging racial and economic inequality. Malema’s case mirrors broader judicial failures, such as the Marikana Massacre, where police killed 34 miners, yet no officers were held accountable. The only viable defense of the working class is class struggle.
CURRENT EVENTS
Current Events
Fight Malema-sentencing with class struggle
Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s EFF, faces a five-year jail sentence after being convicted in 2018 for firing a gun at a rally. This prosecution, driven by AfriForum—a right-wing group with ties to white capital—highlights how the legal system is weaponized against those challenging racial and economic inequality. Malema’s case mirrors broader judicial failures, such as the Marikana Massacre, where police killed 34 miners, yet no officers were held accountable. The only viable defense of the working class is class struggle.
Current Events
The Cuban Revolution is facing its most dangerous period ever
The Cuban Revolution faces serious threats from US imperialism and internal capitalist reforms. Revolutionary communists worldwide must defend Cuba against Trump's oil blockade while discussing how to rebuild a truly socialist economy.
International | Current Events
Trump’s massive Iran aggression gamble becoming a catastrophic miscalculation
Aggressive military action against Iran has led to catastrophic miscalculation, causing widespread destruction, economic turmoil, and increased regional instability. Despite initial naval encirclement and decapitation strikes, Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Gulf countries and Israel, targeting their infrastructure and economic lifelines. The war of attrition between Iranian missiles and US drones has revealed the impotence of European powers and the recklessness of this approach.
The assassination of Chris Hani: a turning point in the revolutionary struggle against apartheid
Chris Hani's assassination in 1993 marked a critical turning point in South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle. Hani, a radical leader within the African National Congress (ANC), was targeted by a white supremacist due to his commitment to socialist principles and his popularity among black youth. His murder sparked massive protests across the country but ultimately accelerated the transition towards capitalist democracy under ANC leadership, leaving unfulfilled aspirations for social justice.
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GEOPOLITICSTrump’s massive Iran aggression gamble becoming a catastrophic miscalculation
Aggressive military action against Iran has led to catastrophic miscalculation, causing widespread destruction, economic turmoil, and increased regional instability. Despite initial naval encirclement and decapitation strikes, Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Gulf countries and Israel, targeting their infrastructure and economic lifelines. The war of attrition between Iranian missiles and US drones has revealed the impotence of European powers and the recklessness of this approach.
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