What You Need To Know About The Mass March in Cape Town

The protest is not a ‘pass to skip work’ but a day to let your voice be heard!

Last Updated: 07 April 2017

The national protests have been arranged by civil society groups and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to guide people into airing their dissatisfaction in a manner that is both peaceful and legal.

THE CURRENT SITUATIONS WITH THE PROTEST

 People in Plumstead filling the streets.

 

#zumamustfall #saunites #marchforchange #protest #lovesouthafrica

A post shared by Danny Potgieter (@dannypotgieter) on Apr 7, 2017 at 2:03am PDT

People gathering in front of the scenic Table Mountain.

 

Here we go Cape Town! #zumamustfall

A post shared by John Baumann (@johndebaumann) on Apr 7, 2017 at 2:19am PDT

Long Market has a message too.

 

#peoplesmarch #marchforchange #zumamustfall #savesa #nationalshutdown #southafrica

A post shared by Stuart Grobbelaar (@stuartgrobbelaar) on Apr 7, 2017 at 2:09am PDT

Fishoek demonstrating as part of the Human Chain.

 

Endless line from Fish Hoek to the city #SOUTHAFRICAUNITE #RISEUPSOUTHAFRICA #Nationbuilding #Southafrica #zumamustfall #sawillrise

A post shared by Emma Reid (@thiscreatedday) on Apr 7, 2017 at 1:59am PDT

Wale Street is in full voice.

 

#zumamustgo #zumamustfall #capetown

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Keizergracht Street filled with South African flags.

 

The day SA rises!!! #zumamustfall #enoughisenough #oursoulsarenotforsale with @huenusolsona @gregbergh

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Kenilworth has joined the protest.

 

Protesting with my country for a positive change! #zumamustfall #kenilworth #capetown #captonian #sunny #love #autumn #love #mycountry #beauty #unity #amazing #vibes #people #flag #southafrica #makeithappen

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Even shadows have formed a Human Chain in Muizenberg.

 

#zumamustfall #SAunites #capetown #muizenberg #standtogetheragainstcorruption @saunites

A post shared by Gareth Hubbard (@gareth_hubbard) on Apr 7, 2017 at 2:08am PDT

Ubuntu! Hear the cries of the people.

 

I love my people.... I love my country

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By Garth Prins
Source Credit: Timeslive | CapeTalk | Lawson Naidoo (Cape Chamber of Commerce)

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Have a peak at how much Captain Kirk loved Cape Town on his visit. Also have a look at when Cape Town was ranked as one of the top tech cities in the world. 

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