Now is not the time for pettiness and political bickering

A church that is obsessed with heaven but irrelevant on earth, that knows no-one in need, is not very different from a political party whose entire life revolves around conferences and internal meetings. In many churches, we often hear the phrase: “Izulu liyasetyenzelwa, halala liyasetyenzelwa” (To reach the Kingdom of Heaven one must work for it). Yet the question remains: what does that truly mean, and to whom does it speak?

Similarly, if there has been little or no political activism in a branch, region, or province, then on what basis do we judge leadership or revolutionary commitment? Political activism among the masses is the true barometer of a living movement. Without it, conferences and branch general meetings easily degenerate into war zones of personality clashes, instead of spaces for collective reflection.

In truth, there are no class enemies in those meetings. Hence the question remains relevant: Are we here for the people we serve, or for our own personalities? And what are the long-term political implications of that choice?

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Internal political contests must never degenerate into blackmail, factionalism and endless bickering. Such behaviour fragments the movement and weakens the left agenda, while allowing emerging right-wing forces to consolidate themselves. Our task is not merely electoral cycles. Our task is to maintain a genuine relationship with the masses and remain honest and faithful to their cause.

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