The ANC Youth League
The ANC Youth League by Clive Glaser, published by Ohio University Press on May 14, 2013, is a concise exploration of the African National Congress (ANC) Youth League from its inception in the 1940s to its current controversies, particularly surrounding Julius Malema’s role in youth politics. This 168-page book provides an analysis of the ideology and tactics employed by the league’s founders, including notable figures like Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo, while also highlighting the contributions of influential personalities such as A. P. Mda and Anton Lembede.
Readers will find a detailed account of how the Youth League not only contributed to the formation of the modern ANC but also gave rise to its rival, the Pan Africanist Congress. The narrative addresses the league’s dormancy and its resurgence during the transition era under Peter Mokaba, reflecting the militant youth politics of the 1980s. Throughout its history, the Youth League has sought to invigorate and critique the ANC from within, navigating the complexities of loyalty and rebellion in its ongoing political journey.
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This brilliant little book tells the story of the African National Congress (ANC) Youth League from its origins in the 1940s to the present and the controversies over Julius Malema and his influence in contemporary youth politics. Glaser analyzes the ideology and tactics of its founders, some of whom (notably Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo) later became iconic figures in South African history as well as inspirational figures such as A. P. Mda (father of author Zakes Mda) and Anton Lembede. It shows how the early Youth League gave birth not only to the modern ANC but also to its rival, the Pan Africanist Congress. Dormant for many years, the Youth League reemerged in the transition era under the leadership of Peter Mokaba — infused with the tradition of the militant youth politics of the 1980s. Throughout its history the Youth League has tried to “dynamize” and criticize the ANC from within, while remaining devoted to the mother body and struggling to find a balance between loyalty and rebellion.
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