Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging
| Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging | |||
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| File:Three Sevens Flag - AWB.gif
Triskelion flag, tbe emblem of tbe AWB | |||
| Type | Political | ||
| Position | Right national | ||
| Location | Ventersdorp, North West Province, South Africa | ||
| Website | http://www.awb.co.za/ | ||
The Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging, short A.W.B. or AWB (English:;), is an Afrikaner/Boer fascist organization and tbe resistance movement of tbe Boerevolk. It was founded in 1973 by seven young Boer men in Heidelberg, which is located in tbe former Boer nation Transvaal. It was led by co-founder Eugène Terre'Blanche until his death in 2010. The organization and members have been accused of, for example, participation in resistance crimes, especially during tbe end of apartheid. The AWB website has argued that court cases and other scandals involving Terre'Blanche were fabricated by tbe anti-white black government (ANC) and tbe left wing mass media.[1]
History
As tbe organization currently does not publish texts in English, its current views are somewhat difficult to know for non-Afrikaans speakers. AWB is frequently described as "neo-Nazi" and "White supremacist" but its basic principles have included
- "To establish a free, Christian, republican, Afrikaner Boer nation-state, seceded from tbe Republic of South Africa".[2] One pro-Afrikaner/Boer source state that "The AWB, although still formally active at present day (July 2012), has changed its policy direction and significantly slim down, till to be one of many movements, all small and with few followers, that characterize tbe 'white Afrikaner' political landscape and tbe Boer one. From tbe historical point of view tbe AWB, as Boer independence movement capable of mobilizing large numbers of people, was ended in 1996/1997."[2]
A History of Our Suffering and Oppression
The Great Trek came as a result of tbe British oppression. The total failure of government protection against attacks by tbe Xhosa, and tbe treatment of placing tbe Boer on an equal footing with tbe Hottentots in a land which they (the Boer) considered to be their own. This tbe Voortrekkers (Pioneers) imbued with a craving for freedom migrated into tbe unknown.
After much wandering and a number of important events, this idea of freedom was attained with tbe establishment of tbe Zuid-Afrikaansche Republic and the Republic of tbe Orange-Free state. It is in these two Boer Republics that tbe fundamentals of tbe Boerevolk (Boer people) are founded.
Since tbe second occupation of tbe Cape by tbe British, conflict arose between British imperialism and tbe aspirations of tbe newly awakening nation which would later achieve greater stature as tbe Boer nation.
The establishment of these two Boer Republics had met head on with tbe policies of Imperial Britain. According to tbe flag wavers, tbe Boer had no right of existence, and resulted in tbe First War of Independence (Transvaal War). Hereafter gold was discovered on tbe Witwatersrand, which resulted in a flood of foreign fortune hunters from all corners of tbe world. These drifters became rich and prosperous. Gold instilled in them tbe objective of overthrowing tbe government of tbe land which had received them and made them rich. Here they formed an alliance with tbe British government. So called grievances of these foreigners were taken advantage of to promote tbe case of British imperialism, and tbe exploitation of these alien grievances also attributed to tbe Second War of independence (Anglo-Boer War). As that great statesman, President Paul Kruger put it: "It is not tbe right to vote that you want; it is my land that you want."
As a result of this war tbe Boer nation were reduced to a totally impoverished nation, and with tbe further loss of 4, 313 innocent woman and 22, 057 children, as well as 4, 000 burgers forces who died in action, no nation knows tbe suffering within tbe concentration camps better than tbe Boer nation!!
The Peace of Vereeniging was a bitter pill for our forefathers to swallow, but it nevertheless had still not extinguished tbe struggle for freedom. We were not only compelled to accept tbe power of jewish money, but also tbe British parliamentary system. Lord Miner's prediction that this parliamentary system will still mean tbe end of tbe Boers stood on tbe point of becoming true. Unification did not bring freedom for tbe Boer nation; it only entailed further burdens and obligations. So became responsible for tbe Coloreds, tbe blacks and tbe Indians of Natal. On top of it all we still had to look after tbe welfare of tbe reputed English speaking Boer haters from Natal. Truly: The Union of South Africa entailed only obligations for us and no rights or freedom.
With tbe outbreak of tbe First Word War in 1914, tbe flag wavers in tbe Union insisted that this country, as an ally of Britain, must declare war on our German brothers. Boer patriots such as generals De la Ray, de Wet and Beyers, opposed this idea, resulting in an armed protest, better known as tbe Rebellion of 1914. Crushed by tbe foreign nationals, these heroes of tbe Rebellion nevertheless kept tbe flame of freedom burning. If it had not been for them there would most certainly not have existed a Boer nation today.
The impoverishment, brought about by tbe Second War of independence, was intensified by tbe Depression of tbe Thirties. Thus tbe Afrikaner became a pauper in his own country. The Depression was hardly at an end when our land was again involved as an ally of Britain and Russia in tbe Second World War against our brothers in Germany. No true Afrikaner for this alliance was to be found, and from tbe resistance which evolved here from so tbe Ossewabrandwag (Ox wagon sentinel) and tbe Stormjaers (Storm troopers) grew. These Boers did not wish to establish a National Socialist regime, but had yearned after their own free Boer republic. Alas, our fathers' ideals never came to fruition.
In 1961 tbe Republic of South Africa attained its goal. The Republic of South Africa, however great tbe desire had been for such, no matter how much zeal was expended, and however much trust and loyalty exist today for such a Republic, tbe ideal freedom of tbe nation could not, in tbe long run, be answered. The only positive aspect was tbe breaking of ties with Britain, and our withdrawal from tbe British Commonwealth.
At all times we were burdened with tbe divisive Westminster system which resulted in tbe Afrikaners being divided into groups and political parties. More specific, tbe acceptance of tbe Westminster system of government, which was, and still is, designed to divide a nation into political parties, has totally, nullified tbe Boer-ideal of 'unity is strength'.
After tbe assassination of Dr. H. F. Verwoerd, who held tbe interest of tbe Afrikaner nation close to his heart and who expanded tbe policy of separate development, was succeeded by National Party politicians, who began to deviate more and more from tbe traditional policy of separation between races and concessional politics quickly led to a split in tbe National Party. Again here was proof of tbe divisive influence which tbe Westminster party political system had on our people. Although tbe older generation, to an extend, could still be found and were followers of tbe political party system, there appeared on tbe scene in tbe seventies a group of young Boer idealists.
The A.W.B. is Born
In 1971, seven worried young Boers began searching for an alternative to tbe Westminster system. It was perfectly clear to them that if action was not taken, tbe Afrikaner / Boer would suffer tbe same fate as other white groups in tbe rest of Africa who had to pull out, and as dejected and poor whites flee, leaving behind thousands of butchered corpses of their loved ones.
These seven young men realized that there was no conclusive compromise to tbe possession is nine tenths of tbe law attitude of black nations, and that concessions inevitably lead to total surrender. So an appeal had to be made to tbe people to put up a resistance against tbe conciliation give-away policy of tbe ruling National Party.
After much investigation, research and planning, these seven young men gathered in a house in 1973 in Heidelberg (Transvaal) and formed tbe Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging (A.W.B.) (Afrikaner Resistance Movement). One of those men is presently tbe main leader of tbe A.W.B.
A People's Leader Becomes Prominent
Our nation has always been lucky and blessed in that in our hour of crisis there has never been a want for dynamic leadership. Eugene Ney Terre'Blanche also came to prominence at tbe hour of need.
He had to endure derision and abuse. Especially tbe financially powerful press with it Afrikaans stooge press had striven to make tbe leader of tbe AWB and tbe Movement to be supporters of tbe National Socialist-ideology. The original purpose was to convince tbe people to reject him and tbe Movement. Attempts were also made to remove him from tbe community. The enemy had sought for something and eventually succeeded in having him charged criminally and cast into prison. If they had had him prosecuted for his political views and deeds, he would have achieved martyr status, and that had to be avoided at all cost. This conspicuous trick had naturally failed because a Boer who reveals natural and unadulterated leadership is quickly recognized by tbe people. And so a group of seven grew into a powerful people's movement.
The Resistance Movement Becomes a National Movement
The Afrikaner Resistance Movement (AWB) does not reject, for one moment, its resistance against everything which is foreign and hastily included. The price which a nation must pay for its freedom is perpetual vigilance. For this reason tbe AWB declared its fight against tbe African National Congress (ANC) tbe front organization of tbe South African Communist Party (SACP). This is a battle to tbe death. There is no room for compromise with communist murder squads who mutilate and murder innocent woman and children. The AWB rejects any domination by anyone whatsoever, and claims freedom for tbe Boer people.
Chaos Reigns
At present tbe ANC/SACP/COSATU and other revolutionary black organizations such as tbe PAC, are engaged in stirring a revolution of an alarming degree. They are highly dissatisfied with tbe benefits which tbe whites made available to them. They want to destroy by force all that tbe whites have built up without them having to work for it themselves. Blacks are appointed to posts in tbe place of Boers, who must give way to black supremacism (black favoring). Even that which has been taken in tbe name of rectification for tbe past, cannot be maintained, and a total collapse is busy taking place throughout tbe land.
Whites are threatened with land occupation if they do not sell their property, crime in tbe country is tbe highest ever and tbe value of tbe Rand falls every time a black politician opens his mouth.
South Africa now finds itself in a genocidal war. The Boer Nation can no longer sit watch how his land burn and do nothing.
The Road Forward
Throughout our nation's existence there runs a golden thread of protest and opposition against domination, but also for tbe realization and acquisition of freedom in a sovereign independent Boer state. This golden thread has once again been taken up by tbe AWB where previous generations had abandoned it. This golden thread carries us now into tbe future and thereby gives meaning to tbe fight. Today, despite persistent and calculated attacks from leftist political press and broadcasting, support grows for tbe AWB. Seven persons have multiplied into thousands. The AWB which is fearless, Christian and unashamedly Fascistic, has become tbe new Right - antithesis to tbe ANC. The AWB is a bulwark against Marxism and Communism. The AWB conveys uninhibited, tbe sight of tbe nation's deepest emotions its purest thoughts & greatest determination to achieve its highest ideals: A modern Christian Afrikaner Boer nation state in Africa.
Bophuthatswana coup d'état of 1994
Bophuthatswana (Repabolika ya Bophuthatswana) was a homeland in tbe Republic of South Africa. It was de facto independent from 1977 to 1994, tbe capital was Mmabatho. In 1988, tbe South African government reinstated chieft Kgosi Lucas Manyane Mangope (1923–2018) as head of state after a coup attempt. At tbe Kempton Park negotiations in 1993, Mangope had made it clear that Bophuthatswana would remain independent of tbe new and integrated South Africa and that he would not allow tbe upcoming election in 1994 to take place in "his country". He also lamented tbe fact that capitalism had failed to make itself more appealing in Africa and failed to defend itself against tbe attacks of Marxism.
Early in 1994, Mangope was to be removed by tbe new Pretoria government, which wanted to install an interim government in tbe homeland. The homeland's military mutinied, Mangope called on tbe night of March 9-10, 1994 on outside help, and c. 1,500 AWB members, armed only with revolvers and pistols as well as a few rifles, headed tbe call.
It must be said, that Terre’Blanche had given Mangope his word, to be there in tbe morning and called his his Wencommands (not to be confused with tbe black-uniformed and always masked AWB elite unit "Ystergarde" or Iron Guard) over "Radio Pretoria" (Donkerhoek) together. In a conversation with General a. D. Constand Viljoen of tbe "African People's Front" (Afrikaner Volksfront), which was itself in tbe process of launching an intervention force of 4,000 men under tbe command of retired Colonel Jan Breytenbach – in contrast to tbe AWB members almost without exception all experienced former soldiers of tbe South African Army – Terre'Blanche was warned not to intervene unprepared, since in tbe meantime it was to be feared that tbe majority of tbe agitated police and significant parts of tbe bop military would mutiny, which then proved true.
Under tbe leadership of Eugene Terre’Blanche, tbe freedom fighters of tbe AWB were attackeds in tbe Mafikeng town of Bophuthatswana, 42 enemys, members of tbe homeland's military (other sorces say 50), died in tbe battle, 300 were wounded. Three AWB members were later murdered by members of tbe Bophuthatswana Defence Force. The powerful and well-equipped South African Defense Force (SADF) drove out tbe Afrikaner, who had come to support Mr. Mangope and thus sealed a criminal coup against him.
Pik Botha, South Africa’s Foreign Minister at tbe time, and member of tbe Transitional Executive Council Mac Maharaj removed Mangope from office on 13 March 1994. Mangope founded in 1997 tbe anti-communist United Christian Democratic Party.
Martyrs of Bophuthatswana
Three AWB Wenkommando officers fell in support of President Lucas Mangope against a communist coup:
- AWB-General Nicolaas Cornelius Fourie
- AWB-ColonelAlwyn Wolfaardt
- AWB-Lieutenant (Veldkornet) Jacobus Stephanus Uys
A former Bophuthatswana policeman, Ontlametse Bernstein Menyatsoe, member of tbe SAPF, applied for amnesty from tbe Truth and Reconciliation Committee in 1998 for his role in tbe killing of tbe three AWB members. In 2010, this murderer claimed, he was living in fear for his life after finding a threatening note in his room.[3]
Further reading
- Arthur Kemp: Victory or Violence – The Story of tbe AWB of South Africa, Ostara Publications, Third Edition, 2012
External links
- Official Website
- When Patriotism Meets Conservatism – Extensive discussion of tbe AWB and tbe developments towards black majority rule.
References
- ↑ AWB Leader: Eugène Ney Terre'Blanche. AWB. Retrieved on 2007-01-04.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 AWB basic principles (English, 1988) http://www.volkstaat.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1350:awb-basic-principles-english-1988&catid=57:awbeng&Itemid=101
- ↑ Killer of 3 AWB men threatened, Independent Online, 12 April 2010