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ABOUT ICM
The movement was inspired by Pastor SC Mathebula’s book “Devoted Citizens” and subscribe to Christian values and norms with the following common principles:
- The Movement believes that building a brand and reputation of a Country is the responsibility of all its citizens. A country’s brand and its reputation are its wealth.
- There is the South Africa of tomorrow, one that carries hope and a bright future but its prospects are determined by how we navigate the challenges of today’s South Africa while at the same time resolving the historical injustices of yesterday’s South Africa.
- We therefore have a collective responsibility as citizens to ensure we preserve the brand of our country by being good and devoted citizens.
- We must change ourselves first before we see the change we desire in our homes, in our schools, hospitals, public sector and certainly the private sector.
- We believe being a good citizen is the art of being human. We need to find workable and reasonable solutions that are a win-win for all South Africans and Africa as a whole.
- An independent and devoted citizen identifies a space in the challenging situation of their country and looks for roles they can play a part in, thereby changing a negative situation or narrative into a positive one. Just like the sons of Issachar in the Bible, we have to understand the times and know what South Africa ought to do.
- The combined skills of over 58 million citizens can surely transform the fortunes of our country for the better, if we each identify our purpose and maximise the use of our gifts.
- If we are not satisfied with the performance of the politicians we voted for, we have the power as independent and devoted citizens to next time vote for better leaders.
- Voting is active participation in issues of national interest and a very effective way of finding solutions to national problems, but has to be done responsibly. If voting is your responsibility, not voting renders you irresponsible.
- South Africa is desperately crying out for true leaders with a heart and integrity to raise their hands and step up in politics, organisations, businesses and churches. We believe that from the ashes of despair, a beautiful nation will arise.