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Nina Benjamin* argues that the debate on the 2004 elections within the APF Gauteng contributes to the debate on strategies and tactics in building revolutionary movements.

Mothobi Mokhethi* introduces the free (computer) software movement, and argues that it can make a contribution to building social justice movements

Carol Barton* analyses feminist inter- ventions at the WSF in Mumbai, and argues for the need to intersect feminist struggles and analyses with class and race politics.

John Appolis* takes a look at the political development within the social movements, and argues for a process of theoretical clarification located within a process of struggle.

Flowing from the nightly discussions at the Activist Assembly held during the WSF the following declaration was agreed upon. The declaration attempts to consolidate inputs from the Social Movements Assembly, the Anti-War Assembly and mass/popular organisations in India. It is an important document and lists a number of days for mobilisation including March 20th.

Nina Benjamin* takes a look at the Winter School hosted by Khanya College in July this year, and argues that the Winter School was step towards building regional solidarity, and that is raised consciousness among participants about the need to combat xenophobia in the sub-region.

Dalitso Kubalasa* reflects on the Malawi civil society’s attitude to NEPAD, and argues that NEPAD’s vision can be restored if Africa’s leaders enter into a new partnership with their people.