22 February 2010
UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE’S MOVEMENT (Grahamstown)
PRESS RELEASE

UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE’S MOVEMENT CALLS FOR R2000.00 GUARANTEED INCOME FOR THE UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE OF SOUTH AFRICA

We have read with dismay the weekend news that Julius Malema has profited from more than R130-million worth of tenders in just two years. The projects range from road and pavement construction bulk water and upgrading cemeteries.

This country is still recovering from the Arms Deal saga that cost tax payers not less than R25-38 billion for the benefit of the few.

Our government is corrupt and fraudulent beyond repairs. Yet our country remains the most unequal in the world. Many people live in permanent poverty and millions are unemployed for most of their adult lives.

This country is rich in resources and yet the majority remain poor and are stuck in worsening poverty. We beat all the countries in the world on unemployment rate, half of the population is unemployed and we have just become the most unequal country in the world.

It is for this reason that Unemployed People’s Movement (Grahamstown) calls on the government to immediately announce a guaranteed income of R2000.00 per month for all underemployed or unemployed adults. Furthermore we call upon all progressive movements’ organizations and individuals to rally behind this call.

Yours in Socialist Revolution

Xola Mali, Media and Communications Officer, 0722995253, xola.mali@yahoo.com
Ayanda Kota, Convenor, 0786256462, ayandakota@webmail.co.za