Hundreds of parents took to the streets of Mitchells Plain on Saturday to march for justice for children who died at the hands of heartless skollies.
The annual Cape Lives Matter march is hosted by Mitchell’s Plain teen, Camorin du Plessis, 16, who is working hard to raise awareness about the low conviction rates and the release of parolees into Cape Flats communities.
ACTIVIST: Camorin du Plessis,16. Picture: Leon Knipe
More than 300 parents and concerned residents gathered at Spine Road High School and marched through various streets in Mitchells Plain, carrying
placards with pictures of slain children.
Parents also shared their stories and formed support groups.
“It was a day for the parents of the victims and the community to unite and show the Department of Justice that we are watching these cases and we want justice for these children,” says Camorin.
“It was amazing to see the
parents come out and share their stories and how they
supported each other.
“The family of Chad Arendse came out in their numbers and the march is always well supported by the family of Chad Basson of Lentegeur.”
More than 300 parents and concerned residents marched through various streets in Mitchells Plain. Picture: Leon Knipe
The Goodwood fire station provided water for the marchers while DA youth leader, Carl Pophaim, sponsored fruit.
Camorin started his campaign last year with the assistance of his mother, Veronique Paulsen, 38, and he attends court appearances to provide support for families of victims at Mitchells Plain Magistrates’ Court.
Later this year he plans to host a mass march to parliament and is calling on mense who are
gatvol of violence to come out in their numbers.
“The only way for us to make an impact is by bringing Cape Town to a standstill,” he says.
People marching through the streets of Mitchells Plain.