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Hopes and
dreams for 1994
Peace, peace, peace. Ifs what everyone is wishing for in the new year. What are your hopes and dreams for 1994? SPEAK asked a
number of people this question. This is what they had to say
"One cannot talk about hopes and dreams. We talk about our plans for
the future. The intention is to over- throw the racist regime of De Klerk and replace it with a black majority government. In 1994, we would like to achieve a democratic, anti-sexist, anti-racist state of Azania."
Pandelani N e f o l o v h o d w e , Deputy President of t h e Azanian People's Organisation (Azapo)
"I w o u l d like to see the elections held in a situation
where there is peace and it is free and fair. It is my wish to see that all South Africans go out and vote for a black
majority government. My dream is to see the evil of apartheid come to an end when we vote the Nationalist Party government out of power on the 27 April."
M m a Albertina Sisulu, National Executive C o m m i t t e e m e m b e r o f t h e A f r i c a n N a t i o n a l
Congress
a To have peace and jobs for all, and a better liv- ing place for the working people in this country.
We would like 1994 to be a year where the strug- gles of farmworkers are recognised.
Cunningham
N g c u k a n a , General Secretary of t h e National Council of Trade Unions (Nactu)
"I wish to be one of the players w h o put South Africa on the map in the world of soccer, to make South Africa one of the great teams in Africa. I know I have a long way to
go. 1 want to be selected Footballer of the Year again in 1994."
Doctor Khumalo, play- er for Kaizer Chiefs a n d t h e South African
national soccer squad
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"I dream of the elections.
This is a dream that I have had for 53 years in the struggle. I hope that this dream will be fulfilled next year in April. The elections will be the beginning of the transformation of our society into a democratic one. This is the key to all my hopes."
Joe Slovo, Chairperson of t h e South A f r i c a n Communist Party
(SACP)
"I hope that everything goes well so w e can go into a new South Africa in peace and harmony, and a place in the sun for everyone, no matter their race, colour or creed.
In 1994 I would like to see the country free of all the
problems. I will do my part in all this by speaking out and organising."
Liz A b r a h a m s , v e t e r a n (long t i m e ) trade union activist
" M y dream is to live in a love- ly, free and fair country and to make a lot of money in the f i l m industry. I hope our chil- dren see the importance of education and know where they are heading in the
future. 1994 is a year in which I hope to work hard and see myself getting better in my work."
Joe M a f e l a , actor
"I hope and dream of a
country without violence. A country where I can go to work without fear of being
mugged. A country where my children can go to school where we live. A country
where I can live wherever and love whomever I please.
My wish is that, by 1994, my first album will be out."
Sibongile K h u m a l o , singer
'The first thing we would expect is a situation of peace, not peace just for the elections, but one that will last forever. We hope for a guarantee of the rights of the working class. We want the different worker federation:
to get together as a symbol of unity.
We want a New Year in which as many of the hopes and dreams w e have worked for are achieved."
Connie September, Second Vice President of t h e Congress of South A f r i c a n Trade Unions (Cosatu)
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"I hope that the future w i l l be bright, especially f o r the oppressed majority. I d r e a m of the g o v e r n m e n t having day schools for w o m e n , because m o s t w o m e n cannot attend evening schools because of housework.
W o m e n s h o u l d support one another and put w o m e n ' s names first on their organisational lists for elections."
Ellen M o t h o p e n c j , C h a i r p e r s o n , A f r i c a n W o m e n ' s O r g a n i s a t i o n of A z a n i a
" W e are looking f o r w a r d t o a quick change to majori- t y rule. W e hope f o r a n e w g o v e r n m e n t based on free
and fair elections. This w o u l d bring peace, stability and a brighter future. In 1994 we want to see the PAC b e c o m i n g the strongest party.
J o h n s o n M l a m b o , D e p u t y P r e s i d e n t o f t h e Pan A f r i c a n i s t C o n g r e s s (PAC)
I w a n t t o see everyone living together, especial- ly black and white peo- ple. The laws should not favour one g r o u p , but should embrace every- one. Next year I hope to
buy a house and to start m y o w n business."
G a b r i e l N d l a n g i s a , t a x i driver
" I a m hoping for the best in everything. There has been some trouble in this country. But it w i l l all work out in the end. There will be peace as soon as peo- ple stop arguing about politics. I w a n t peace for myself in 1994, and for everyone in this country."
W i l s o n N d l o v u , c a r e t a k e r
"I a m hoping for a new and peaceful South Africa where all races can live together in harmony. This
used t o be a beautiful c o u n t r y t o live in. In 1994,
I hope t o travel if I have the m o n e y to d o so. It is i m p o r t a n t to see as much of the w o r l d as I c a n . "
G w e n Pillay, m a n a g e r
" A s a Christian, I a m hoping and praying for peace. The o n l y w a y w e can get it is if w e believe in the power of God. I also hope that m y grandchildren w i l l g r o w up w i t h o u t w a r and violence. Next year I want to buy a second-
hand sewing machine so I can w o r k at h o m e . "
M a r i a M o h o l a , c l e a n e r
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