Zev Krengel Launches Citizen’s Pledge

“Social Media is a double-edged sword”, said Zev Krengel, National Vice-President of the SAJBD, “It allows racists to spew hatred that causes terrible hurt to general South African citizens. We want to live in a democratic country where there is freedom of expression, but we need to act responsibly”.

“Social Media is a double-edged sword”, said Zev Krengel, National Vice-President of the SAJBD, “It allows racists to spew hatred that causes terrible hurt to general South African citizens. We want to live in a democratic country where there is freedom of expression, but we need to act responsibly”.

Mr Krengel made these remarks at the launch of the Active Citizens Code of Courtesy, which took place in Johannesburg on 3 February. Together with leading industrialists, James Motlatsi and Bobby Godsell, he has launched an initiative aimed at achieving the goal he outlines.Krengel, Motlatsi and Godsell have written up the Active Citizens Pledge, in which ordinary South Africans commit themselves to making a real different in South Africa by taking up an additional four hours a month to help in education crime-prevention, job-creation, environmental protection or some other form of active citizenship.An accompanying Citizens Charter calls for ordinary people to determine the moral tone of our country, with resource groups to help achieve these goals. Godsell, in his introductory remarks, spoke about interfaith being the golden threat that looks to the principal of treating others as you would have them treat you.

He would like to see these initiatives take place in our Synagogues, Mosques and Churches – all places where people come together to prayer. A practical drive is the #OneMillionPads drive, expressed by Bongiwe Gambu which will go a long way in helping young women in rural areas.