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Steve Hofmeyr marches against violent crime
Local celebrities joined members of the public on a march against
violent crime
in South Africa.
The march to Union Buildings in Pretoria on 19 June was organised
by Afrikaans
singers Bobby and Karlien van Jaarsveld and Steve Hofmeyr.
"This is our long walk to freedom... it's our little war," said
Bobby
Van Jaarsveld. "Crime is high in this country and I mean I have
children
and want to make sure they are safe and that's what this is
about."
Van Jaarsveld emphasised that the march was against all crime and
not
specifically farm attacks and made reference to the murder of
Margrietha de
Goede (66) and a five-month-old baby in May. Both were found
strangled in De
Goede's home.
The march was led by Hofmeyr who had painted white crosses on his
face.
He marched behind a big banner which read "Ons sal nie stil bly
nie [We
won't keep quiet]."
Date Posted : 20 Jun 2012