The United Democratic Movement Youth Vanguard (UDMYV) rejoices with
all South Africans that Nkosi Johnson, who died last year, is to be
honoured with the World's Children's Prize for the Rights of the
Child. We especially would like to thank and honour Ms Gail Johnson,
Nkosi's foster-mother, for her diligent and continuous efforts to
fight for our children who suffer from HIV and Aids.
Nkosi Johnson had, at a very tender age, found the voice to speak on
behalf of all children who suffer from the dreaded disease and even
after his passing his voice remains and reminds us to continue with
the battle.
South Africa's president and health minister's actions and words
stand in stark and palpable contrast to the actions and words of
this young hero and activist. It is an indictment against them as
leaders in government, that many children and other South Africans
of all ages , will suffer and die because of their pig-headedness,
uncaring attitude and continued lack of action.
The UDMYV salutes Nkosi Johnson and others like him, who has the
courage and the will to actively fight against the HIV/Aids
pandemic; to sensitise and mobilise hundreds and thousands of their
fellow South Africans to take a stand and say: We care! We will join
in the fight against this disease; despite the fact that our
government seems to have forsaken its duty.
UDM National Office - Pretoria
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