Despite the inclement weather in the Mother City, thousands of supporters marched to show their disdain against the high levels of corruption in the country. Elsewhere in the country, Pretoria saw masses show their solidarity for the cause as they stood outside the Union Building in hopes of highlighting the[…]
Despite not participating in the anti-corruption marches which were held around the country on Wednesday, the ANC has welcomed the initiative. ANC spokesperson Zizi Kodwa said in a statement that the ANC had always said corruption was a “societal issue that requires societal rejection and action”. “We add our voice[…]
The much-anticipated anti-corruption march by civil society hangs in the balance after the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) shocked the organisers by giving permission for a later date only. Although a final decision on whether to proceed had not been taken by all the organisers, one of the[…]
The broader South African Muslim community has been urged to show it’s solidarity with their religious counterparts in the city of Jerusalem, by joining a protest march scheduled for the 28th September. The demonstration is aimed at raising awareness to further incursions on the Al-Aqsa compound by Israeli forces, with[…]
The National Union of Metalworkers Union of South Africa will go ahead with its planned march against corruption at the end of the month. Numsa president Andrew Chirwa told the media in Johannesburg on Tuesday that they were receiving support from other unions. “We are glad that the FEDUSA, National[…]
Protesters marched following prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque on Friday to condemn “dangerous Israeli escalations” at the holy site, locals said. Protesters held signs reading “Al-Aqsa is a symbol of our religion,” and “We support Al-Aqsa with our souls and blood,” witnesses said. Demonstrators condemned ongoing restrictions at the holy[…]
Cape Flats residents embarked on a second march within the space of two weeks, taking to the streets on Tuesday to demand government action in addressing an escalating gang and crime situation in the area. The Cape Flats has been hard hit by gang wars, violent crime, and unbridled levels[…]
More than 10 000 South African school learners’ protested earlier today against Woolworths Stores over its Israeli trade. The #BoycottWoolworths protest was led by the Congress of South African Students (COSAS) in the Free State. COSAS represents school children in all 9 SA provinces and is arguably the largest school[…]
Fed-up residents across the Cape Flats will mobilize for a protest to Parliament on Tuesday, to raise the alarm on gang violence. The Cape Flats Concerned Residents Association will be protesting to demand the deployment of the army in gang ridden areas on the Cape Flats. Chairman Ricardo Sedres said[…]
The City of Cape Town will deploy law enforcement and SAPS members to the CBD ahead of a planned march by the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) on Wednesday morning, the City announced on Tuesday. In an advisory issued to CBD residents and businesses, the City said that Samwu[…]
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