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What do Uvongo, Pietersburg (Polokwane), Pretoria, Bellville, Heilbron, Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Klerksdorp, Thabazimbi, Phalaborwa, Reitz, Roodepoort, Welkom, Rustenburg, Port Elizabeth, Despatch and many other places have in common? They are all preparing for Solidarity’s big day of protest against crime.

Memorandum to all coordinators of protest actions against crime.

We want to set a South African record for the most protest memorandums handed over in one day. Crime affects every community, small or large, and we want to voice our disapproval of crime in every community.

People across South Africa have agreed to participate in the protest action. Volunteers are planning actions that will paint South Africa red for one day. People will wear red, display red posters and banners. People who are unable to attend the protest action will also wear red. There has been enough bloodshed and we want to show the world that we are tired of red.

The actions will make provision for people who can only take an extended lunch break, giving them an opportunity to be a part of the day of protest.

Local community safety actions and security companies will also participate in the protest action. At least one victim of serious crime will be present when every memorandum is handed over. We want to show that crime affects real people and causes suffering among ordinary people.

The actions will take place in an orderly fashion and will be family oriented. There will be no political flags or banners, but we want to display the colour red: red clothes, red posters, red banners and red flags.

There will be only agenda on the day of protest, namely an anti-crime agenda. The day will not only be aimed at protesting against crime, but also summoning people to set up community safety structures.

Have you made your arrangements to participate in the protest action? Get all the information at www.crimeprotest.co.za
If your city/town has not yet made arrangements to hand over a memorandum, help us to organise an action in your city/town. Register as a coordinator at www.crimeprotest.co.za