African Cultural Identity Movement launched in Free State
Khoathela says ACIM wants Africans to play a greater role in government.
A new political movement called the African Cultural Identity Movement (ACIM) has been officially launched in Botshabelo, located in the Free State province of South Africa. The movement's spokesperson, Thato Khoathela, explained that ACIM was formed to tackle issues faced by African communities. Khoathela emphasized that the organization aims to restore African identity and culture, with a focus on increasing the participation of Africans in government and community development.
The ACIM plans to concentrate on cultural preservation, economic empowerment, and promoting accountable governance. Khoathela stated, "The reason the ACIM was formed is primarily because of the challenges that we’re facing, but most fundamentally is the problem that we have discovered: as Africans, we have lost our identity. Hence, the name speaks for itself.
And we are hoping to restore the African identity to the sons and daughters of Africa." The launch of ACIM, a party set to participate in the upcoming Local Government Elections scheduled for November, took place in Botshabelo.
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