PYA rally kicks off with a bang

By Adiel Ismail
19 April 2009

The Progressive Youth Alliance (PYA) Siyanqoba rally held at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) on Saturday has pulled out all stops in a final attempt to woo young voters.

PYA is an umbrella body consisting of the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL); South African Students Congress (SASCO); Congress of South African Students (COSAS) and the Young Communist League.

The rally was jam-packed and received wide support from students and youth alike.

Music artists Slikour kicked off the rally by entertaining the youthful crowd.

Supporters donned bright ANC T-shirts and waved ANC flags and banners in the air, while chanting songs referring to Congress of the People (COPE) leader Terror Lekota as a dog who split the ruling party.

Guest Speaker and Young Communist League (YCL) National Secretary, Buti Manamela received enthusiastic cheers from the crowd.

He launched a scathing attack on DA leader Helen Zille for using botox, while many poor South Africans were in need of food and education.

Manamela said he was happy that in just four days left to the general elections that the “youth of the country remains behind the ANC.

“A vote for the ANC means we are voting for a leadership that is clear of corruption,” said Manamela.

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