Feburary Life-Chains remembering South Africa's 1997 abortion law - 1 million unborn babies killed

The Ballito Life-Chain (6 February) was one of a number of similar pro-life actions held on days close to 1 February 2011 which commemorates 13 years since the abortion-on-demand law came into action in South Africa. Cape Town, Bloemfontein and Pretoria saw similar commemorations.

The following report is by the KZN CFT member, Nina McNeil:
The Life Chain in Ballito went very well with approximately 260 participants. Bruno Hlongwane and Marius Pretorius started the proceedings. Mr Vere Witthoft gave the instructions as to where pro-lifers would be standing with their posters. The gathering opened with prayer. Marshalls led the people out to the designated areas. A local newspaper and radio station nterviewed some of the participants.  We spread out alongside the road alongside the Lifestyle shopping centre, with the 20 small coffins that Keith and Tish Kelly brought along. A number of the young people carried small white crosses. Many pamphlets were handed out and we had a very favourable response from the motorists.  It seemed that the motorists were out just to see what we were doing as at 3.30 the traffic just died down! Afterwards Johan Claassen from DFL and Emila from 11th Hour counselling gave short reports on what they were doing. Mr Erwin Schroeder closed with prayer.

(CFT France participated in Paris on 23 January 2011. See Youtube video of the event, and here.)