We are Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe

The Land Party reflects on the life of Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe. A Pan Africanist, a distinct African, and one of the most selfless African revolutionaries of all time. The Land Party wants all Africans to reflect on the current status quo, and think about the sufferings of one of the founding fathers of Pan Africanism in our Africa and her diaspora.

The Land Party challenges the people of our country to be like Sobukwe, to speak like Sobukwe, breathe like Sobukwe, be fearless like Sobukwe, be radical like Sobukwe, to fight like Sobukwe, love one another like Sobukwe, to be resilient like Sobukwe, to be truthful like Sobukwe, to live like Sobukwe, to die like Sobukwe and to be visionaries like Sobukwe until his realization of Africa for Africans is fulfilled.

The Land Party appeals to the African youth to be inspired by Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe, to sacrifice entertainment, alcohol, drugs, and a luxurious lifestyle, and emulate Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe as their role model. It is only through living a lifestyle like Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe that the African dream will be realized.

The Land Party’s formation was inspired by Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe's character, selfless and fearless dedication to the land struggle and spirit of Africa. Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe is the embodiment of the Land Party's redistribution struggle. Within every member of the Land Party, Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe lives, he is our inspiration, he is our life, and he is the beginning and our end.

The Land Party wants to assure all Pan Africanists within the continent and in the Diaspora that the party carries the legacy, the values, and the principles of Robert Sobukwe. Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe is the torch-bearer of the native people's struggle for land. Robert Sobukwe dedicated his life to fighting for the majority of African people, engaging in the struggle for total emancipation of our people, and in the struggle for non-racialism.

One of the characteristics of Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe that is enshrined in the Land Party’s constitution is to put the interests of the people above all else. Robert Sobukwe wholeheartedly died as a servant of the people, he died having made personal sacrifices, and dedicated his life to realizing the struggle for land redistribution.

Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe never pursued anything for personal gain or privilege, unlike many people who are prepared to kill his dream for personal benefits and material gain to maintain their lavish lifestyles. Today those who claim to represent his dream and wishes are going in and out in the court of law demanding legitimate status within his party. They have failed you and put their interests above what you have died for.

The Land Party is the only party that will fight for the realization of Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe's dream. A dream for non-racialism, land redistribution, and the recognition of African people as aboriginal citizens of our native land. To the members of the Land Party, Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe is not a credential or to be used for grandstanding, he is a guiding compass in our struggle for the return of our land to the rightful owners.

43 years ago the enemy thought your ideas would perish and your legacy would be forgotten, but here we are, 43 years since your death and your spirit and ideas live on. The Land Party will honor your legacy through its actions and by respecting your ideas. The Land Party regard Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe as a revolutionary leader who never stole from his people and never caused them harm. It is sad that leaders with dodgy characters, who are selfish and put their selfish interests above the interests of the people claim to be with you.

Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe died poor but rich in selflessness and love for his people, particularly the African natives and the oppressed. Robert Sobukwe was a beacon of hope to the marginalized African people. He was an embodiment of the dispossessed and poor African people. 43 years ago Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe might have died but his spirit, life, and dream lives on. Lala Ngoxolo Nyanesizwe, lala ngoxolo mntana womgquba. Izwe Lethu malibuye!

We are Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe!

Umhlaba!