Restoring Life and Purpose with the #AfricanCaravanToG20
The Road to G20 South Africa — A Call for Justice, Dignity, and Unity
As we look toward South Africa, where the G20 Summit will take place in less than four weeks, one question rises to the surface:
What does solidarity, inclusion, and justice truly mean in a nation still struggling to honor the rights of its First People — the Bushman, Khoi, and San Nations — whose DNA carries the oldest known record of humanity’s ancestry?
Over recent weeks, an uncomfortable truth has begun to unfold — an agenda against the very people whose roots form the soil of this land.
⚖️ Injustice in Plain Sight
It began with water disruptions in the City of Johannesburg. As residents from all backgrounds voiced their frustrations, the Bushman people were met not with empathy, but with police, guns, and intimidation.
In the Western Cape, when a student was beaten and community elders stood up in protest, the police again arrived in full force. Teargas filled the air. Gunshots scattered parents who had only come to demand accountability from a school system failing their children.
And then came the moment of revelation — a public officer, Colonel Mere, attempting to dismantle community-built homes without legal process. These homes were not symbols of defiance, but of dignity — constructed by families long denied access to government housing and the right to preserve their culture.
Despite South Africa’s formal endorsement of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), these actions reveal a deliberate disregard for Indigenous sovereignty, heritage, and identity.
🪶 The Rebirth of a Nation
On 9 August 2025, the Khoi and San people of Southern Africa stood together to reclaim their birthright.
That day marked the rebirth of a nation — after over 370 years of injustice.
Weeks later, on 3 September 2025, thousands marched in unity, delivering the Declaration of Nationhood and the First Law of the Khoi and San People to government officials, asserting their right to self-determination under the UNDRIP.
The memorandum was received by Hon. Dulton Adams, Chair of Chairs in the City of Johannesburg, who declared:
“I want to thank you today for honouring me to receive this memorandum. I pray that our sovereign Lord God will make a way for us — that He will intervene for us in this country called South Africa. Amase!”
These Freedom and Unity marches continued across provinces — from Cape Town to Gauteng — culminating in the National Khoi & San Unity Congress on 24 September 2025, which brought together over 5,000 people.
Hon. Adams spoke again:
“God always backs the underdog. Eyes have not seen, ears have not heard what God has prepared for the First Nation of South Africa.”
But while faith carried the people, the state’s denialism persisted. Historical agreements such as the Grooteschuur Minute and CODESA Accords never included the Khoi and San — yet they are used to define modern South African policy.
The land belongs to the First People.
The Khoi and San are its original custodians.
🛑 Defiance in Stellenbosch
This reality was laid bare again when the Greater Aboriginal Community Council of Southern Africa (GACCSA) and March4Freedom Coordinating Committee were forced to call off their Freedom and Unity March in Stellenbosch.
Not out of fear — but in defiance.
Officials sought to silence the Indigenous march by forbidding traditional attire, drumming, and chanting, demanding that participants obey local by-laws even when those contradicted the national Constitution.
Their message was clear: “This is Stellenbosch.”
Our response:
“Yes — this is still the heart of colonial arrogance.”
We will not march under oppression.
We will not ask permission to be Indigenous in our own land.
We are the owners of this land, not subjects of a municipality.
A court case — Western Cape High Court, Case 2025-196180 — now seeks to establish a precedent that no organ of state can ever again dictate how Indigenous people express their culture and identity.
“We will march again — on our terms, on our land, in our attire, with our drums, and with our pride.”
💧 The Struggle for Housing and Dignity
While these events unfolded, the UN-Habitat Expert Working Group on Housing met in Nairobi to discuss “adequate housing for all.”
Ironically, back home, First Nation families faced evictions on government land meant for development but neglected for decades.
Community leaders Chief !Xam Keith Duarte and Shaquille Kasan — part of the Gauteng Housing Crisis Committee — have worked tirelessly to engage government departments since 1996, seeking sustainable housing solutions. Yet, their people remain scattered, marginalized, and systemically excluded.
Even as they worked with integrity, they faced unlawful police raids — the same Colonel Mere appearing once again in scenes of aggression.
But our leaders stood firm.
With the support of Councillor Juwairiay Kaldine, who confronted the police directly, the community defended its lawful right to housing on designated land.
This moment became a testament to ethical leadership and self-reflection, guided by the spirit of
“!ke e:/xarra //ke” — Diverse People Unite.
🌿 Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World
“We were not poor people. We were happy with what we had and content to take only what we needed.”
The words of the San carry a timeless truth — one that the world desperately needs to remember.
For generations, they lived in harmony with nature, guided by humility and stewardship. Wealth was not measured in possessions, but in balance.
In an age of excess, their way of life reminds us that sustainability begins with restraint and gratitude.
Their story is not only one of survival — it is a moral compass for humanity.
✊ Why We March
The African Caravan to G20 is not merely a movement; it is a pilgrimage of faith, conscience, and community.
We march:
- For climate justice and the liberation from economic oppression.
- For youth empowerment, digital inclusion, and indigenous governance.
- For a culture of peace, built on Ubuntu and solidarity.
Our vision is clear:
To unite Africa through faith, conscience, and action — mobilizing a continent-wide movement for climate justice, social transformation, and peace rooted in African spirituality, solidarity, and love.
And our mission remains steadfast:
To journey across Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa, connecting communities, amplifying indigenous voices, and gathering a collective African mandate for justice and peace to present at the G20 Summit and other global forums.
🌍 Building a Culture of Peace
The UN Declaration on a Culture of Peace (1999) reminds us that true peace begins in the minds of men and women.
For Africa, this peace must be grounded in moral leadership, cultural restoration, and faith in action.
We must lead with integrity — promoting accountability, transparency, and compassion.
We must restore the values that once made us rich in spirit — where community came before consumption, and justice before power.
As H.E. Mr. Teburoro Tito, former President of Kiribati and one of the founders of the UN International Day of Conscience, has shared:
“Our moral leadership must connect the islands and the continent — small nations and great — for justice and climate peace.”
🌅 Conclusion: The Rising of the First Nation
The struggle of the Khoi and San is not just about land — it is about life, dignity, and divine purpose.
It is about restoring moral order in a world that has forgotten its soul.
As the African Caravan to G20 journeys onward, we carry the spirit of our ancestors, the prayers of our people, and the hope of a united continent.
Because the First Nation shall rise again —
Not in anger, but in truth.
Not in violence, but in peace.
Not for dominance, but for dignity.
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