Candyfloss and ice cream as over 1,000 people gather for anti-xenophobia march

23 April 2015 - 16:10 By Katharine Child

More than 1000 people turned out in Parktown in support of the anti-xenophobia march that was set to start on Thursday afternoon. Groups of people sang and danced in Piet Roos Park.The atmosphere was festive with vendors were selling ice cream and candyfloss.School pupils were also seen arriving.Many people carried anti-xenophobia placards‚ one of which read “Inequality is the root of evil not foreigners".A group of 10 young men travelled from Rustenberg in a taxi at a cost of R4500‚ despite being unemployed.One of them‚ Tshepiso Morake‚ said they had to come from the North West province to “support our brothers and sisters”.A group of tenants from China Mall arrived and said a large contingent of Chinese people would attend the march.Johnny Xu‚ a manager at China Mall in Crown Mines‚ said he felt “welcome” in South Africa.The Africa Diapsora Forum was also represented. “We believe in a united Africa‚” said Star Ndlovu‚ a Zimbabwean who works for the group that represents migrants’ interests.Many members of The Treatment Action Campaign were also in attendance.About 200 community workers dressed in orange overalls were present to guide the marchers to Mary Fitzgerald Square.– RDM News Wire, The Times..

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