Amanzimtoti residents push for attendance at peaceful march
The community of Lower Illovo is set to observe a peaceful march in opposition to the establishment of a homeless shelter in the area.
A COMMUNITY united is one that sets aside its differences for a shared cause – today, residents of Ward 97 stood for the Amanzimtoti community at large to push for attendance in a peaceful march on June 7 against the homeless shelter being developed in Lower Illovo.
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Dalene Heath, of Toti Community Assist, an NPO instrumental in driving awareness of community meetings regarding the Sakhithemba Homeless Shelter, gathered her troupe of residents to Doonside, armed with placards and fliers.
At the time of publishing, the residents were headed toward Winklespruit. Heath and co will be continuing to inform motorists and pedestrian passersby of the march.
The march is set to commence at 07:30 from the R603 opposite Engen Bonamanzi Service Station, and it will end at the construction site. Dispersal time will be by 11:00.
For more information contact the march convenor, Gopie Krishna Tagat, on 078 313 8831.
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