By Cherbo Che Geply
Comrades, cadres, we must continue to condemn the African National Congress, Ramaphosa led-government in Pretoria, for its nonchalance and laissez-faire attitude toward continental Africans living in South Africa. The situation has become deeply troubling. What we are witnessing is not merely a failure of policy but a failure of political courage, leadership, and vision.
At this point, the ANC appears to have run out of ideas. Like an aging institution exhausted by decades in power, it seems disconnected from the realities and aspirations of ordinary people. The movement that once inspired millions across Africa and the world now appears trapped in bureaucratic stagnation, corruption scandals, and political complacency. It is increasingly difficult to reconcile the ANC of today with the liberation movement that stood at the forefront of the struggle against apartheid.
The recurring violence, intimidation, harassment, and xenophobic attacks directed at African migrants and nationals should have prompted decisive action long ago. Instead, the government's response has often been slow, inadequate, or absent altogether. Many observers are left with the impression that political calculations have taken precedence over moral responsibility. There is a growing perception that the ANC fears losing votes if it confronts anti-immigrant sentiments head-on, and as a result, it has allowed a dangerous climate of hostility to fester.
What makes this reality even more painful is the historical context. African nations and liberation movements across the continent stood shoulder to shoulder with the ANC during the darkest years of apartheid. Countries with limited resources provided refuge, diplomatic support, military training grounds, and international solidarity to South African freedom fighters. The liberation of South Africa was not solely a South African victory; it was a Pan-African triumph achieved through collective sacrifice.
Yet today, many African nationals who live and work in South Africa find themselves vulnerable to violence and discrimination. While the ANC government appears preoccupied with reassuring international actors, including responding to claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the treatment of white South Africans, many believe insufficient attention is being paid to the protection of African migrants facing immediate threats on the ground.
The ANC's inability to effectively manage immigration, address economic frustrations, combat misinformation, and protect vulnerable communities has contributed significantly to the current crisis. The immigration debate has spiraled into a dangerous cycle of scapegoating and mob justice.
As Pan-Africanists and defenders of African solidarity, we can no longer remain silent. We therefore intend to organize and stage a peaceful protest before the South African diplomatic mission in Monrovia, including the South African Embassy and Consular offices, to register our profound disappointment with the silence and inaction of the ANC-led government of President Cyril Ramaphosa regarding the treatment meted out to fellow Africans in South Africa. Our demonstration will serve as a call for accountability, justice, and the reaffirmation of the Pan-African principles that once united the continent in the struggle against apartheid and oppression.
If one word could summarize the ANC government's handling of this issue, it would be this: indifference!
