22 September 2009

As South Africa grapples with the figures and indicators of the latest crime statistics, the IFP has honoured the ordinary men and women behind the numbers.

"In the end, every statistic in the document before us reflects a deeply affected life in a deeply affected society," said Velaphi Ndlovu, IFP Spokesperson on Police. "South Africans are being driven further and further apart, afraid even to look each other in the eye,"   he said.

As we approach Heritage Day, the IFP regrets that few celebrations will be representative of our so-called 'Rainbow Nation', because South Africans know by now that every large gathering will contain an element of criminality. It is not a lack of patriotism that keeps people away. It is simply fear.

"Every family has a story of tragedy and injustice," said Ndlovu. "The numbers before us are more than indicators of failure; they are the evidence of a malaise that South Africa must not be allowed to succumb to," Ndlovu added.

Contact:
Velaphi Ndlovu           083 625 0803 or
Liezl van der Merwe    083 611 7470.