Freedom of movement is a human right: No political party can stop anyone from marching, travelling, working or staying at home

Those who want to march, stay at home, go about their activity or travel on Monday 20 March, have every right to do so without fear of harm or force from any political party.

Political parties garner support of the electorate to serve in government either as the ruling party or within the opposition, all making the same promise that they are there to “strive for a better life for all”.

Responsible leaders, in the process of rebuilding a country with a fractured past, will maintain social cohesion as the underlying theme in all areas of economic, social and political progress – to ensure that nation building triumphs in every sphere; that unity, harmony and love are the key principles in our prosperity or difficulty. 

The example was set by the late President Nelson Mandela and leaders like the late Walter Sisulu, whose success lay in their humility, compassion, pragmatism, humanity and service above self.

Any political party, association, grouping and the like that ignites the flames of conflict, hatred, mayhem and disorder can never be trusted to serve in government in the best interest of the nation.

When ego, opportunism, self-aggrandisement, inflammatory language and irrational behavior take over the psyche of individuals and formations in this context, the actions that follow are intrinsically anti-patriotic, treacherous, immoral, devoid of spirituality and akin to agent provocateurs aimed at destroying communities, relationships, trust and the economy – the absolute opposite of what they proclaim to be striving for.