A pioneering member of the Zabalaza Anarchist Communist Front (ZACF) in South Africa and Swaziland, Mandla Khoza (“MK”) passed away in 2019, having suffered ill-health for years. See here. Continue reading Profiles: Mandla Khoza, 1974-2019, ZACF anarchist-communist and Swaziland activist
Phillip Nyalungu, 2019, “Experiences of an Activist and ZACF Anarchist-Communist in Soweto, South Africa, 2002-2012,” Anarchist Studies, 27 (2), pp. 61-76. Get the PDF here Continue reading Phillip Nyalungu, 2019, “Experiences of an Activist and ZACF Anarchist-Communist in Soweto, 2002-2012”
This is a news report from a protest by the Motsoaledi Concerned Residents (MCR) in Soweto, April 2009. Motsoaledi was a squatter camp in Soweto behind Chris Hani-Baragwanath Hospital. Anarchists played an important role in Motsoaledi, and initiated the MCR, which joined the Anti-Privatisation Forum (APF). By 2009, the direct anarchist role in MCR was pretty much gone, but at least one Zabalaza Anarchist Communist … Continue reading VIDEO: Motsoaledi Concerned Residents (MCR) protest, Soweto, April 2009
Ten years ago, comrades and friends of the Zabalaza Anarchist Communist Front / Black Action Group / Phambili Motsoaledi Community Project, then active in Motsoaledi squatter camp in Soweto, painted a large mural for “Land and Freedom.” Although ZACF is no longer active in the area, the mural endures, as a recent photo attests: Continue reading Photo: enduring anarchist, ZACF message at Motsoaledi squatter camp, Soweto, 2017
Found here and dated 9 March 2010 “There’s no truth” by Philip Nyalungu Elias Motsoaledi is one of the informal settlements. That started mushrooming prior the 1st 1994 democratic elections. Mostly named after the popular political leaders who fought against apartheid. Under Freedom Charter and the ANC manifesto’s auspices. That loudly stated “proper houses with electricity and water for all”. Until this day nothing has … Continue reading Philip Mzamani Nyalungu: “There’s no Truth”
Found here and dated 9 March 2010 “Motsoaledi Concerned Residents” by Philip Nyalungu This structure was formed sometimes around 2005 amid overwhelming support from the community. After the local South African National Civil Organization (SANCO) has consistently suppressed anyone to question the government and ruling party. The people have realized that “they need an alternative”. Because the politicians and through their political parties consistently exploit … Continue reading Philip Mzamani Nyalungu: “Motsoaledi Concerned Residents”
Members of Bikisha Media Collective (BMC) and the Black Action Group initiated the Phambili Motsoaledi Community Project (PMCP) in Soweto in 2002. Both groups were part of the new Zabalaza Anarchist Communist Federation (ZACF, later Front). Continue reading Photo: BMC and BAG members (part of ZACF) launch PMCP in 2002 …
The Zabalaza Anarchist Communist Federation (ZACF, later the Zabalaza Anarchist Communist Front) in its early years had members in Swaziland; these members came to South Africa quite often, where they were involved in the ZACF collective called the Black Action Group (BAG), based in Motsoaledi, Soweto. Through BAG and ZACF they were also involved in the ZACF-linked Phambili Motsoaledi Community Project. This photo is from … Continue reading Photo: ZACF members in Swaziland 2004
The Black Action Group (BAG) was part of the early Zabalaza Anarchist Communist Federation (ZACF, later the Zabalaza Anarchist Communist Front), and was based in Motsoaledi, Soweto. It would be central to the ZACF-linked Phambili Motsoaledi Community Project. Continue reading Photo: Members of BAG, a ZACF section, early 2000s
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