The Democracy Bus has arrived in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). As part of the nationwide 30 years of democracy campaign, the Democracy Bus is currently visiting various districts in KZN.
Having kicked off its provincial visit in the rural Buhlebezwe Local Municipality, the bus has been to the Ugu, Ilembe, and King Cetshwayo District. Members of the community have engaged with the bus crew on what 30 years of democracy means to them as well as the successes and interventions the democratic government has brought about to improve their lives.
KZN MEC for Sports, Arts and Culture, Mntomuhle Khawula, commended the democratic government for the sterling work that has been done to improve the lives of all citizens. The MEC said he believed that one of the biggest achievements of democracy was that all citizens now enjoy equal rights.
The MEC applauded the efforts made by government to promote transformation in various sectors, including the political, social and the education sectors.
“While we acknowledged that more still needs to be done to grow the economy to create more job opportunities, particularly for the youth, which would in turn address the issues of social ills and crime,” said MEC Khawula. “We need our young people to be economically active to ensure that there is prosperity in the country.”
The Democracy Campaign will be intensified in the province as several activities are planned as a build-up to the Presidential Imbizo scheduled to take place in Umnini Sport Ground, Durban on Friday November 8.
Build up activities include a visit to the Mandela Capture Site in uMngeni, in the Midlands, a drive through the Ohlange Heritage Route, the opening of the King Shaka statue at the King Shaka International Airport, as well as a programme to take services to the people at Umnini Thusong Centre, Durban.
