IN PHOTOS: #JusticeForCwecwe march brings R40 in Mbombela to a standstill
Thousands of supporters march in solidarity to the Mpumalanga Government Complex.
Thousands of activists and supporters marched to the Mpumalanga Government Complex, singing songs in support of the #JusticeforCweCwe movement today, April 1.
They demanded justice for a seven-year-old who was allegedly raped at school, highlighting South Africa’s struggle against gender-based violence.
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The supporters gathered at Crossing Shopping Centre, but were soon moved across the road. It came to light that legal procedures were not followed to arrange the march. Most of the supporters only took notice of the event on social media.
@lowvelder The protesters are currently demonstrating in solidarity with the #justiceforcwecwe march. > Video: Bertus de Bruyn
Sindiswe Gweba, a community activist, told Lowvelder they were awaiting police officials and the City of Mbombela’s traffic officials to finalise the procedures for the march.
The protest started on the R40, bringing traffic to a standstill.
@lowvelder The protesters are currently demonstrating in solidarity with the #justiceforcwecwe march. > Video: Bertus de Bruyn
One of the protesters, told Lowvelder that she feels very proud.
“I am proud that we can stand together as a nation to fight GBV. I am so hurt. I also have a baby girl who is two years old. It is hurting me that a boy or girl must go through this sh*t of rape [SIC]. Cwecwe’s mother needs all the support now,” Molwazi said.
@lowvelder The protesters are currently approaching the government building. It is unsure whether they will hand over a memorandum to the department, but Lowvelder understands the MEC for education might be present. #JusticeforCwecwe #justice #justiceforrapevictims
They arrived at the Mpumalanga Government Complex and handed over a memorandum of demands to the provincial education MEC, Cathy Dlamini.
