SACP STATEMENT ON THE FNB ADVERT
The SACP is incensed by the latest 'regime change' agitation in the form of an advert by the First National Bank (FNB). The SACP strongly condemns this action as highly irresponsible, reckless and unbecoming of any institution calling itself a bank. It is even more disgusting that FNB has sought to use children as mercenaries in their war against government. The SACP has for some time been strongly of the view that a line must now be drawn by the millions of South Africans to say enough is enough of this abuse by a combination of liberals, racists and other elements who think our people's commitment to reconciliation is a sign of weakness.
So it is time now for the overwhelming majority of South Africans to tell the DA and its entire racist and anti-majority rule reactionary supporters to go jump, so that liberals and capitalists must now know that they can never be custodians of our hard won democracy and its gains.
The so-called advert is nothing but propaganda aimed at playing on emotions of our people. First the so-called advert raises issues that have been raised by the ruling alliance and all who cares in society, as issues that society needs to confront and issues that are being dealt with. By not taking into cognizance the gains made in achieving the MDG's in areas of education for instance is also mischievous.
The SACP noted many attempts before the Mangaung conference to try and influence the outcomes of the conference by the banks in particular and business broadly. Those attempts did not succeed. Earlier on in 2012 Ruel Khoza was the face and mouthpiece of this devious campaign, then Cas Coovadia, as the spokespersons of the greedy capitalist banks, followed and now FNB has launched a huge political campaign, and we wonder who is next to follow. The key challenge to revolutionary forces is to remain focused and provide leadership to our communities. We should desist playing into the hands of the provocateurs, but remain loyal and disciplined servants of the poor.
Statement issued by the SACP, January 21 2013
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