Raymond Suttner
The current commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the UDF is foregrounding certain elements of the experience of the UDF and underplaying or erasing others. This period was rich with lessons that ought not to be impoverished by shorthand allusions or omission. For example, a poster inviting people to attend the commemoration in the Johannesburg City Hall (and used elsewhere) says, “reignite the UDF spirit of active citizenry for transformation and accountability”.
Professor Raymond Suttner unpacks part two of his column, 'The contribution of the UDF and People’s Power to our understanding of freedom'.