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KwaZulu Natal youngsters marched against crime

An initiative against crime and violence in Durban brought home the shocking effect crime has on the country's most vulnerable citizens.

Thousands of children from schools in the Amanzimtoti area have described in letters how their lives were changed by crime. These were presented at a protest march today, as International Children's Day was also celebrated.

Over a 1 000 letters were received, many addressed to President Thabo Mbeki. The young citizens hope the authorities will take heed.