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By IOL Reporter 
1 hour ago
Durban – Dozens of people calling themselves the United Forces for Progressive Change today marched to Durban City Hall protesting a number of issues, including housing for military veterans and free education.
It came after the group stopped traffic on the N3 to and from Durban and blocked several major arterial routes.
Durban Mkhonto Wesizwe military veterans have distanced themselves from the group’s actions.
According to a memorandum from the protesters, the initiative was inspired “by the discontent of the popular and victorious ex-combatants of the MK People’s Army, the Veterans of the War of Liberation, the Freedom Fighters, our conviction for progressive change, transformation and development has inspired the mobilization of strategic driving forces for change ”.
The group, which was being closed and guarded by the police, marched down Pixley Ka Seme Street (west) towards the city hall.
They were going to be approached by their “commanders” and did not want them to target “corrupt politicians”.
Among a list of 14 lawsuits that included the removal of illegal aliens, the group also asked:
– The resignation or resignation of those members of the NEC who have not complied with or refuse to implement the Resolutions of the supreme body of the ANC, the National Conference:
– Free education for youth as promised by the administration of former President Zuma:
– R250 million reserved for a long time for ex MK and other veterans of the liberation war for housing who are accumulating interest for the KZN Department of Human Settlements
– Homes for MK fighters as promised by Mandela and Ramaphosa during their visit to Tanzania:
– Decent employment and opportunities for all South African citizens and youth:
Earlier this week, several voice memos circulated on social media, allegedly from MK members, who threatened protests across the province.
KwaZulu-Natal police said there were deployments to deal with such protests and that they would be reinforced along the identified routes and locations.
Daily News
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