The University of Fort Hare is historically known for being the epicentre of revolutionary activism. The University of Fort Hare has always been found in the right spaces, and at the right time when it comes to student politics in institutions of Higher Education. Every time there has been a qualitative leap forward, the University of Fort Hare has always produced quality activists with revolutionary leanings. The University of Fort Hare has produced monumental leaders in African history. It has been the hub of leadership, especially in the Liberation Movement in Southern Africa. Therefore, it is important for us to investigate the state of Student Activism in the University. This investigation is largely influenced by the looming Constitutional Summit which could make or break Student Activism. This Constitutional Summit will be a site of struggle between forces loyal to the cause of the capitalist backed university management epitomized by the slogan 'Decade of Renewal', and...
The Spark is a blog that seeks to be a platform for all progressive Socialist students and workers in South Africa, Africa, and the world in general. The Spark seeks to be the spark that shall spark the revolutionary socialist movement into organising itself into a mass socialist movement, which shall overthrow the capitalist system in South Africa, Africa, and the world in general.