After 25 years since the death of 20 year old South African youth activist Ashley Kriel, killed by police for his role in advocating anti-apartheid actions in 1987, political activists continue to commemorate his contribution towards youth in the community. The Ashley Kriel Commemoration Team (AKCT) is inviting youth to join them on Monday 9 July at the Bonteheuwel Civic Centre, to mark the day that Kriel’s life was ended.
Ruben Engel, one of the team members of the Ashley Kriel Commemoration Team, said they are looking at inviting over 300 youth in grade 10 & 11 from various schools in Bonteheuwel and the broader community. “We are mobilizing various youth to attend the evening as it is specifically geared towards them. We will have lots of local celebrities, politicians, community leaders and live music by inspiring local artists as part of the evening which we intend to educate, entertain and inspire the attending youth,” he said.
Amongst the honourary guests on the list include the Kriel Family, Cosatu Western Cape secretary-general Tony Ehrenreich, DA Parliamentry leader Lindiwe Mazibuko, Bonteheuwel ward councillors, community representatives and members from the police. He added that amongst others speakers, IJR representatives, Peter Jacobs and Emile Jansen will also be present.
He said that the tribute will be prepared from various schools and upliftment programmes in the Bonteheuwel area. “We are in contact with various schools and youth organizations in the area and will be making contact with relevant political and various religious church youth organizations in the next few days,” he said. Excerpts from the documentary ‘Action Kommandant’, a film marking the 25th anniversary of the freedom fighter will also be played on the day. The film aims to educate youth about who Kriel was and to inspire positive action in their lives.
“The event is specifically targeted at youth and not really intended for general public, but awareness around the event will be made. Therefore we would like to invite the broader youth in various communities to come and attend on the day and show their support.” The remembrance evening will be starting at 6pm till 8pm on the day. If you would like to know more on this event or how you can contribute, please email AKCT members Nadine Cloete cloete.nadine@gmail.com or Ruben Engel on rbn.engel@gmail.com . VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
Ruben Engel, one of the team members of the Ashley Kriel Commemoration Team, said they are looking at inviting over 300 youth in grade 10 & 11 from various schools in Bonteheuwel and the broader community. “We are mobilizing various youth to attend the evening as it is specifically geared towards them. We will have lots of local celebrities, politicians, community leaders and live music by inspiring local artists as part of the evening which we intend to educate, entertain and inspire the attending youth,” he said.
Amongst the honourary guests on the list include the Kriel Family, Cosatu Western Cape secretary-general Tony Ehrenreich, DA Parliamentry leader Lindiwe Mazibuko, Bonteheuwel ward councillors, community representatives and members from the police. He added that amongst others speakers, IJR representatives, Peter Jacobs and Emile Jansen will also be present.
He said that the tribute will be prepared from various schools and upliftment programmes in the Bonteheuwel area. “We are in contact with various schools and youth organizations in the area and will be making contact with relevant political and various religious church youth organizations in the next few days,” he said. Excerpts from the documentary ‘Action Kommandant’, a film marking the 25th anniversary of the freedom fighter will also be played on the day. The film aims to educate youth about who Kriel was and to inspire positive action in their lives.
“The event is specifically targeted at youth and not really intended for general public, but awareness around the event will be made. Therefore we would like to invite the broader youth in various communities to come and attend on the day and show their support.” The remembrance evening will be starting at 6pm till 8pm on the day. If you would like to know more on this event or how you can contribute, please email AKCT members Nadine Cloete cloete.nadine@gmail.com or Ruben Engel on rbn.engel@gmail.com . VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
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