On behalf of People’s Liberation Front-JVP Sri Lanka, we are profoundly shocked and saddened about the tragic news of the loss of the late Comrade Chris Matlhako, a longstanding leadership member of the South African Communist Party (SACP), who served the Party and the Liberation Movement in South Africa against the Apartheid regime, vigorously and from many positions. We are also sending this message of condolences to the entire liberation movement, which he served until he breathed his last, as well as the working class worldwide. Comrade Chris Matlhako joined the South African liberation struggle as a student, actively participating in the student movement to fight against the apartheid system. However, he did not limit himself to serving the South African working class. He also spread himself worldwide, helping to raise the international struggle against imperialism and assiduously delivering the SACP’s message to various parts of the world. As we live in a country where capitalist politicians are engaged in various kinds of vile moves to obstruct the downtrodden masses from living a decent life, the work and practice of Comrade Chris Matlhako could guide us to make this world an amicable place for all to live. Let us resolve to make Comrade Chris Mathilkos' progressive dreams for the downtrodden become a reality in this world.
Department of International Relations.
People’s Liberation Front-JVP Sri Lanka.
22-04-2023