22/04/2026
Flea Market by the Matlosana Service Delivery Movement
Media Statement
22 April 2026
The Matlosana Service Delivery Movement hereby reaffirms its commitment to the youth of Matlosana through the hosting of a Free Youth Flea Market on 30 May 2026 at Z-Park in Jouberton. This initiative is not merely an event—it is a direct intervention in response to the deepening socio-economic crisis confronting young people across our communities.
For far too long, the youth of Klerksdorp, Jouberton, Kanana, Orkney, Stilfontein, Khuma, Tigane, and surrounding areas have been subjected to systemic neglect. Unemployment, poverty, lack of access to markets, and the absence of structured economic support continue to define the lived reality of many young people.
Those who attempt to rise above these conditions by starting small businesses and informal enterprises are met with little to no institutional backing.
We state unequivocally that the City of Matlosana under the African National Congress (ANC) has failed to cultivate, support, and empower young entrepreneurs. There are no sustainable programmes, no accessible funding mechanisms, and no meaningful infrastructure to support youth-owned enterprises. Instead of enabling growth, the system has become a barrier.
Equally concerning is the collapse of sports, arts, culture, and recreation within the municipality. Facilities that should serve as engines of youth development have been reduced to symbols of exclusion and decay. Stadiums are deteriorating, parks are either non-existent or unsafe, and recreational spaces have been effectively monopolised by a select few with access and influence, leaving the majority of young people sidelined.
This is not just mismanagement—it is a failure of vision and leadership.
The Flea Market initiative is therefore a deliberate act of resistance against economic exclusion. It is a platform created to give young people direct access to opportunity—to trade, to network, to showcase their talent, and to build sustainable livelihoods without gatekeeping.
We further emphasise that this initiative promotes inclusivity across all sectors of youth expression. With live entertainment featuring 2 Point 1, an open platform for local DJs, and motivational engagements led by Kgotso Sindi and Moipone Mahiwa, the event integrates economic empowerment with cultural revival.
The Matlosana Service Delivery Movement calls on all young people to take ownership of this platform. We also call on community stakeholders to recognise that real development will not come from empty promises, but from practical, community-driven initiatives such as this.
The time for passive observation is over. The youth of Matlosana must organise, participate, and build independent pathways to economic freedom.
Issued by: Matlosana Service Delivery Movement
