THAT'S BUSINESS: Ice lollies sold for R2 in the Johannesburg CBD. "When I get to Sandton and everybody's tired, I will sell them for R5."

THOUGH organised by the ANCYL, yesterday's "economic freedom" march also attracted parents.

Thulisile Mahlangu, 40, from Protea in Soweto said: "I am here because when the jobs are created, they will not only be for young people. We will also benefit."

Hawkers selling ice lollies along the way also made a killing.

Paulos Mahlalela, who travelled from Mamelodi in Pretoria, said: "I came here because I knew we would make money. At the end of the day it is about making money."

Mahlalela sold his ice lollies for R2 in the Johannesburg CBD. "When I get to Sandton and everybody's tired, I will sell them for R5."

ANCYL leader Julius Malema and spokesman Floyd Shivambu alternated between walking and riding in an open truck.

As the about 10000 marchers - accompanied by water trucks - moved along the streets office workers came out to watch and take pictures.

When they got to Oxford Road in Rosebank Malema addressed the crowd: "Comrades, if you are tired and can't walk anymore, sit on the side of the road or on the pavement and a bus will come and pick you up."

On the road they met Dali Tambo - son of ANC stalwarts Oliver and Adelaide Tambo. They took pictures with him and wished his father a happy birthday, which was yesterday.

Shivambu said: "We are very happy with the turnout. The youth are serious about getting jobs."

Passing Rosebank Mall a woman held up a poster reading, "Marry me Juju". Jokingly, Shivambu said: "We are in demand. This happens everywhere we go."

Golden Miles Bhudu, president of the South African Prisoners' Organisation for Human Rights, said: "We want economic freedom in our lifetime. When the intellectuals and rich are sitting in their boardrooms, they must know that we mean business.

"If they want a revolution, they will get one."