About 250 turned up to join the CFT action against prostitution, in Durban. Being Human
Rights Day, on 21 March 2003, Christians for Truth used the opportunity to highlight the
casualties of the prostitution war against the family.
At 2pm on Friday afternoon the procession started opposite Addington Hospital at the
Durban beachfront. Some ladies were dressed as prostitutes with slogans such as:
"It’s my body, it’s my right"; "Prostitution equals more tax for
government"; "Prostitution – it’s my job"; and "Commercial
sex workers union". Following close behind the `prostitutes’ was a float
depicting a brothel. Some of the slogans on the float were: "Kiki’s Massage
Parlour"; "210 Bored Housewives Avenue"; "Marie Stops Life";
Broken homes"; "Galaxy of STDs"; "Escort Agency".
Chained to the float, the `house of ill repute’, were a number of smartly dressed
men including a minister of religion.
A large display "We Care – prostitution, are you involved? Talk to us",
including help-line cellphone numbers, was pulled behind a pick-up.
About 5,000 pamphlets were
distributed to the large crowds enjoying the public holiday at the beach front. The crowds
stood and listened attentively and willingly accepted the pamphlets.
Prerecorded information about prostitution was continually announced over the sound
system.
After the procession the crowds gathered at the amphitheatre next to the Durban
Aquarium for an hour prayer and messages about prostitution. Rev Greg Dennyschen, of
Jivannadi Mission, spoke about the impending destruction of Nineveh and the way of escape
through repentance and coming to Christ.
