Siyanda Sibusiso Dlamini who has spent the year walking to all corners of the country, on a peace walk, stopped over in Kimberley on Thursday.
SIYANDA Sibusiso Dlamini who has spent the year walking to all corners of the country, on a peace walk, stopped over in Kimberley on Thursday.
Dlamnini, who is from the Walk for Peace and Stability foundation, said that he started his journey from Durban to Cape Town in January.
“I have travelled 4,000 kilometres. I am known as the Peace Walker where I walk from between 10 kilometres to 45 kilometres per day. I used to travel around South Africa by bicycle so this is the first time that I am on foot. I spend time in communities where I get sponsors for building materials to build houses and schools so that I can spread the message of peace and economic stability. I also get involved in cleaning projects of rivers and roads. I believe in providing houses for the elderly but offering young people the opportunity to build their own homes. It is by using their hands that communities learn the art of looking after themselves.”
He added that he only accepts a lift if the weather is bad or it is unsafe.
“If I’m not walking, it feels as if I am not doing my work.”
Dlamini stated that he was still waiting for a response from President Cyril Ramaphosa for a request to meet with him.
“I wish to meet with the President in person to convey my message of peace and economic stability directly and engage my ideas with him. I want to encourage communities to be active citizens who promote accountability to others. I want to influence young people to have a bright future and achieve their dreams.”
He added that he had stopped at the tourism office in Kimberley to see if they could enter into a working partnership.
