SOLIDARITY MARCH TO BE HELD:

Our Struggle in Balfour is the struggle in all poor communities that have not benefited from the fruits of this so-called democracy

When: 4 March 2010 at 10:00am

Where: Library Gardens, Corner Fraser & Market Streets in Town and march to Luthuli House, ANC Head Office

The struggle of Balfour is the struggle of Diepsloot, Soweto, Alexandra, Kennedy Road, Motse, Sharpville, Orange Farm, across the Vaal and all poor communities that suffer from government neglect and repression. We have been pressuring the government for community control over basic rights such as land, housing, jobs, education, healthcare and sports facilities. The government has resorted to police repression including by shooting us with rubber bullets and arresting key leaders. Some of us have been forced into exile away from our friends and families. But, we are planning to continue with the struggle. We are saying “Aluta Continua!” even if they arrest us or kill us. It was happening in the struggle against apartheid where some were killed or tortured and this will not stop us today. We call all activists to create a common agenda that will advance and champion everyone who has been cheated by the government and excluded from the fruits of democracy.

· When government fails to keep promises, we must force them to listen!

· Working together we become stronger!

· We must have freedom to express ourselves without fear or intimidation by the police or government authorities!

· Private sector must stop exploiting workers and communities and taking our resources for their own benefit! Fat cats must not grow rich at the expense of the majority!

· The majority must benefit from Democracy! Nationalise the wealth of the country! Free education! Free health! Jobs and Recreation for all!

Contact:

Thabo 078 129 7797
Lifu 072 999 6869
Luke 079 144 4323