Moupo to revisit BNF cadre values
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | Wednesday September 30, 2026 06:00
Some of the issues to be touched on include discipline, conduct, deployment and the responsibilities that come with being a party activist. Moupo will make the presentation during the BNF Policy Forum, scheduled for Selebi-Phikwe from October 9 to 11, where he is expected to deliberate on some of the principles he believes are important in building an effective and politically grounded cadre base. Amongst the issues he is expected to revisit are behavioural traits that BNF members were traditionally taught to overcome, reduce, or eliminate. These include dishonesty, which can create a gap between a member’s words and actions, excessive indulgence in alcohol, womanising, and abuse of female comrades, as well as excessive attachment to material possessions and wealth.
However, Moupo’s presentation is expected to place these issues beyond questions of personal morality. Instead, he is likely to examine how such tendencies can affect the organisation, particularly when they are allowed to take root and flourish within its ranks. At the heart of his presentation will be the role of the political cadre. Moupo is expected to argue that cadres are central to translating a party’s political line into action.
Their ability to organise, implement and draw from their experiences can determine whether political programmes remain on paper or become practical realities. Equally important, he is expected to delve into the question of cadre deployment. According to the principles outlined in his presentation, putting the right cadre in the right position at the right time is critical to unlocking individual talents and strengthening the organisation as a collective force. Furthermore, Moupo is expected to caution against cadre deployment driven by political convenience rather than the requirements of the party’s political line and clearly identified tasks.
He argues that when this principle is ignored, political organisations can drift towards populist positions that may appear attractive but can undermine their broader objectives. The discussion comes at a significant time for the BNF and the broader Umbrella for Democratic Change, particularly as the parties grapple with the demands and responsibilities associated with political power.
Moupo is therefore expected to raise a broader question: how can the BNF effectively utilise its human and material resources to meet the challenges of governance whilst advancing the socio-economic and political transformation outlined in its Social Democratic Programme? For party members, his presentation could provide an opportunity to reconnect with teachings from the BNF’s organisational past whilst considering their relevance to the party’s present responsibilities and future direction.