YOUTH of Soweto gathered in their numbers in support of an initiative to get rid of illegal immigrants.
In a peaceful march that started at the Union Buildings in Tshwane and later went to Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown on Wednesday, 24 November, they were led by president of Soweto Parliament, Nhlanhla Lux.
He stated that they were not going to be apologetic for wanting to claim back the City of Joburg and country from illegal immigrants.
He claimed city buildings were hijacked and run by illegal immigrants, who forced South Africans to pay rent.
Nhlanhla told Daily Sun that the youth showing up in numbers was a clear sign that there was a lot of unemployment ekasi.
“Statistics show there are over 12 million unemployed people in the country, yet in some companies you find undocumented people occupying space. Restaurants that could be hiring our brothers and sisters are filled with outsiders because they don’t want to pay a fair rate,” said Nhlanhla.
“The Human Rights Commission published an article claiming that we are inciting violence, yet it has done nothing to show that it cares about the people.”
He said they would treat this government the same way they treated the apartheid one.
“We are not here to fight, but we are not scared. It’s a shame that our law enforcement agencies are scared. They told me it was risky because illegal immigrants are well armed.
“Deaf pupils are only accommodated up to grade 12 but when they want to study law, their real struggle begins. In 2022, we will make sure that it is recognised as an official language.”
Tseliso Thipanyane, CEO of the commission, said they were not the government.
“We cannot deny that we still have problems in our country and 50% of South Africans still live in poverty. Those who have been elected need to be held to account. We will look into these issues and come back with feedback. If you are not happy with what we’ve done, you can give us a red card. Remember, the spirit of ubuntu should exist because we are all Africans,” he said.
Nhlanhla said on 1 January, babalaas or not, they would turn their words into action.
