Erasibo

The Education department wants all South African school children to recite a pledge. The pledge goes:

We the youth of South Africa
Recognising the injustices of our past,
Honour those who suffered and sacrificed for justice and freedom.
We will respect and protect the dignity of each person,
And stand up for justice
We sincerely declare that we shall uphold the rights and values of our Constitution
And promise to act in accordance with the duties and responsibilities
that flow from these rights.
! KE E: / XARRA // KE
Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika

I think its about time we started seeing things like this take place in our schools; to build a common South African identity. However at 77 words long this pledge is too long and a little bit depressing. I cant imagine too many school children pledging this with much enthusiasm.

Re-write.