Black First Land First (BLF) political party held battle plan manifesto at YMCA, in Orlando East Soweto.
President of Black First Land First Andile Mngxitama said they embrace the spirit of the apartheid struggle icon, Solomon Mahlangu
“Mahlangu was murdered by the apartheid government for fighting for the rights of black people. We also remember the likes of Khotso Seatlho and Tsietsi Mashininni who led Soweto Uprisings in 16 June 1976. The battle plan campaign is also inspired by Muammar Gaddafi. He proved that people can get free housing, water and electricity”, he said.
In their 2019 election manifesto Mngxitama said that the BLF will fight for free housing for the poor, electricity, water and health facilities. He added that they will implement free education, free transport for students as well as for people with disability and elderly.
He went on to say that If BLF wins elections, people will get back their land and pension money will be increased to R5000.
“Child support grant money will be increased to R2000. Graduates will get full employment or subsidy. Township economy will belong to the township and there will be black banks where loans with free interest will be offered to black people”, said Mngxitama.
The BLF promised to address issues of gender inequality. Mngxitama said the South African national team, Banyana Banyana deserve the same treatment as compared to their male counterparts.
“Women should not be treated differently from men. We must stop women abuse. Banyana Banyana should be paid the same salaries as Bafana Bafana, because they are also doing a great job,” he said.
Mngxitama said they will implement new economic plan by introducing the Sankara Oath. He added that President, members of parliament, ministers, premiers, mayors and DGs must also use public services instead of using private.
“They should use services such as public hospitals that the society uses. We want to introduce this so that services should be improved for everyone. BLF says that chieftaincy should be respected and be given third house in the parliament therefore to make laws”, he added.
