Children picket in memory of Nelson Mandela
A group of children and teenagers has taken to the streets Saxonworld to picket against abuse.
The picket formed part of the Nelson Mandela Children's Annual Celebration ahead of Mandela Day next week.
Teenagers who spoke to Jacaranda FM News said South Africans need to take a united stand against abuse and violence.
WATCH #ChildrensPicket Teens tell us why they are picketing. SM pic.twitter.com/1zRbjV214T
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The Chief Executive Officer at the Nelson Mandela Fund, Sibongile Mkhabela, said Mandela spent a lot of his time trying to ensure a better life for the country's children.
"He devoted his time to children's causes. So it hurts that today our children are hurting as much as they are.
"Today is a celebration that is mixed with a bit of sadness and bitterness as how we have done as South Africa when it comes to our children," said Mkhabela.
WATCH #ChildrensPicket CEO of the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund Sibongile Mkhabela on the purpose of the event #ChildrensCelebration SM pic.twitter.com/38lklgEkcn
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) July 14, 2017