‘He must go!’ – Protesters march to oust Ramaphosa

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Cape Town – The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) has warned that several streets in Tshwane will be affected on Friday due to a national shutdown march by the Defend South Africa movement.

The march is set to begin at 10 am from the Old Putco Depot (Marabastad) to the Union Buildings, where participants plan to occupy the Office of the President until their demands are met.

The protesters are calling for the immediate resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa, citing corruption allegations, economic decline, and concerns over illegal immigration.

“The ascendence of Cyril Ramaphosa to the presidency has been characterised by corruption right from within the ANC in 2017 when he was elected the president of the ANC. His administration from 2018 to now (full 7 years) has been characterised by corruption with Phala-Phala scandal the worst scandal to have ever hit a South African president. To make matters worse, the economy has been in recession since 2019, the thorn of illegal immigration, and foreigners taking over the informal economy has only worsened,” Defend South Africa wrote on its website.

“Since 2019, South Africa has experienced a dramatic decline in economic stability, social security, and overall governance under the leadership of President Cyril Ramaphosa and the ruling African National Congress (ANC). The failures of this administration have plunged millions into deeper poverty, unemployment, and lawlessness, making everyday life unbearable for ordinary South Africans.”

Several streets, including Struben Street, Nelson Mandela Drive, and Madiba Street, will be affected, while motorists are advised to use alternative routes such as Nana Sita Street and Bloed Street.

According to SABC News, “The Tshwane Metro Police Department ad the SAPS officers will be deployed to monitor the march and affected streets, as most will be closed.”

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