Socialism is undoubtedly in the throes of a crisis greater than at any time since 1917. The last half of 1989 saw the dramatic collapse of most of the communist party governments of Eastern Europe.

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When a man has been consistently battering his wife, he shouldn't expect a bouquet of...

When a man has been consistently battering his wife, he shouldn't expect a bouquet of...

One of the regime's most important tactics is the creation of a third force in...

One of the regime's most important tactics is the creation of a third force in...

We need to respond to the mood of the people - that we must take...

We need to respond to the mood of the people - that we must take...

No matter what vision one has of South Africa, the first thing that must be...

No matter what vision one has of South Africa, the first thing that must be...

One thing is obvious: Our policy, which is directed at making the country ungovernable, has...

One thing is obvious: Our policy, which is directed at making the country ungovernable, has...

Therefore, our fight must primarily be a political mass struggle with revolutionary goals.

Therefore, our fight must primarily be a political mass struggle with revolutionary goals.

We believe the currently one cannot speak of a revolutionary situation, just as there is...

We believe the currently one cannot speak of a revolutionary situation, just as there is...

It's not difficult in South Africa for the ordinary person to see the link between...

It's not difficult in South Africa for the ordinary person to see the link between...

We are of the opinion that an important and irreversible process is taking place among...

We are of the opinion that an important and irreversible process is taking place among...

However, the combination of civil resistance, of large-scale mass activities and strikes, with a certain...

However, the combination of civil resistance, of large-scale mass activities and strikes, with a certain...

Reality shows that, contrary to other countries in southern Africa, we have no basis for...

Reality shows that, contrary to other countries in southern Africa, we have no basis for...

On the other hand, one factor helps us that no other liberation struggle in this...

On the other hand, one factor helps us that no other liberation struggle in this...

It has been demonstrated that no system, not even the most inhuman, can continue to...

It has been demonstrated that no system, not even the most inhuman, can continue to...

Sometimes, if you wear suits for too long, it changes your ideology.

Sometimes, if you wear suits for too long, it changes your ideology.

The ANC, we believe, stands at the head of the whole liberation front, the whole...

The ANC, we believe, stands at the head of the whole liberation front, the whole...

I think it is tragic that a situation should arise where civilians on any side...

I think it is tragic that a situation should arise where civilians on any side...

No movement finding itself in this stage of struggle can operate by getting authority from...

No movement finding itself in this stage of struggle can operate by getting authority from...

You can't go to a negotiating table pointing a gun, but you've got to keep...

You can't go to a negotiating table pointing a gun, but you've got to keep...

Some may seek revenge, but this is not our policy.

Some may seek revenge, but this is not our policy.

The whole of that part of Southern Africa which is controlled by racial minorities is...

The whole of that part of Southern Africa which is controlled by racial minorities is...