Bikers revup against farm murders and racism
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Ntombikayise Sibeko and Tayla Smit
Traffic was brought to a standstill in Atlas Road on August 29 as hundreds of bikers from Boksburg, Benoni, Brakpan, Springs and Kempton Park made their way to Pretoria to make their voices heard.
From as early as 8am they gathered at Harley-Davidson Gold Rand in Boksburg to take a stand against farm murders and racism in South Africa.
There was a great atmosphere as bikers socialised while observing the social distancing protocols.
The group was joined by bikers from other gathering points and travelled a 50km circuit which saw them pass the gates of the Union Buildings, where white roses and crosses were laid in front of the gates as a way to communicate their message about stopping farm attacks and racism.
Speaking to the Advertiser before making their way to Pretoria, Llewellyn van der Merwe, one of the organisers, said their aim was to raise awareness against the killing of farmers and racism.
“We decided to mobilise bikers because they have a loud voice and it is in everybody’s interest to be in solidarity with those affected.
“We are not only focusing on farm murders but also their workers who are directly affected by these crimes.
“People are being murdered and we wanted to take a stand against the violence in our country,” said van der Merwe.
One of the participants, Jennifer de Jager, said the lives of farm workers were important because they supply the country with food, so their lives and well-being matter.
Before taking off to their Pretoria destination, bikers were briefed on the rules and regulations of the convoy.
They also prayed before hitting the road.
PIXZAR VIDEO
Ntombikayise Sibeko and Tayla Smit
Traffic was brought to a standstill in Atlas Road on August 29 as hundreds of bikers from Boksburg, Benoni, Brakpan, Springs and Kempton Park made their way to Pretoria to make their voices heard.
From as early as 8am they gathered at Harley-Davidson Gold Rand in Boksburg to take a stand against farm murders and racism in South Africa.
There was a great atmosphere as bikers socialised while observing the social distancing protocols.
The group was joined by bikers from other gathering points and travelled a 50km circuit which saw them pass the gates of the Union Buildings, where white roses and crosses were laid in front of the gates as a way to communicate their message about stopping farm attacks and racism.
Speaking to the Advertiser before making their way to Pretoria, Llewellyn van der Merwe, one of the organisers, said their aim was to raise awareness against the killing of farmers and racism.
“We decided to mobilise bikers because they have a loud voice and it is in everybody’s interest to be in solidarity with those affected.
“We are not only focusing on farm murders but also their workers who are directly affected by these crimes.
“People are being murdered and we wanted to take a stand against the violence in our country,” said van der Merwe.
One of the participants, Jennifer de Jager, said the lives of farm workers were important because they supply the country with food, so their lives and well-being matter.
Before taking off to their Pretoria destination, bikers were briefed on the rules and regulations of the convoy.
They also prayed before hitting the road.
