South-Africans abroad come together in Solidarity

Many South Africans are viewing Friday the 7th of April as a national “day of action,” a day to make their voices heard and a day to come together from all different backgrounds to show President Jacob Zuma that “enough is enough.” This after the alleged state capture that has been perpetrated by Zuma and the Gupta brothers. These alleged moves led to the sacking of finance minister Pravin Gordhan in an attempt to hijack treasury.

While numerous marches, sit-ins and other forms of peaceful protests have been planned for different parts of the country, South Africans living abroad have been looking for ways that they can show their solidarity with the people back home taking a stand against corrupt governance.

DA Abroad has given people in London such an opportunity, while marches are taking place on the 7th of April in SA, in London, a protest will be held on Saturday the 8th outside the South African High Commission.

“We are calling on South Africans from all walks of life – political parties, NGOs, civil society – and any South African who cares about the future of our country to join us in our movement for change.”

“Bring your South African flags and dress in your proudly South African gear as we mobilise and unite for our country!”

The group have also set up a Facebook event page with more details, so far it is expected that hundreds of people will attend. Here is the agenda for Saturday in London.

Protest Agenda
11:00 – 11.30 Arrival and assembling
11:30 – 12:00 Speeches and protesting / singing
12:00 Memo hand over to High Commision and hopefully a few words from representative (we have notified them of our protest)
12:30 – 13:00 Disbanding

At home in South-Africa, major cities across the country are downing tools and taking to the streets in Protest. Please resteem this and help raise awareness to the plight of South-Africans.