Marchers are boisterous but order is maintained in march against xenophobia
HILLBROW - Law enforcement officers in Joburg CBD had a difficult time controlling the crowds at the start of the march against xenophobia but by the time the marchers reached Claim Street in Hillbrow, the law enforcers reclaimed control.
The march ended just before 5pm with a music festival and an announcement from the Gauteng Premier David Makhura saying that his office will create a unit to deal with migrants’ issues. The office will work with the stakeholders.
Former Cosatu Secretary General Zwelinzima Vavi commended the police for their swift action in the arrest of four suspects in Alex after they allegedly stabbed a Mozambican man who later died in hospital. Vavi called for more arrests in the cases of xenophobic violence.
23 April, 3.21pm:
The march, held on 23 April, saw a large crowd of marchers start the walk at Peter Roos Park. The march will end at Mary Fitzgerald Square.
The aim of the march was to show solidarity with foreign nationals.
Gauteng Premier David Makhura addressed the crowd before the march. Makhura hailed the large turnout and said it showed unity and sent a strong message nationally and internationally that South Africans say no to xenophobia.
The march is ongoing. To follow the progress follow @JHBCityBuzz
