THE Democratic Alliance’s chief whip, John Steenhuisen, expressed his delight at Friday’s march which ended at the Durban amphitheater. He was joined by hundreds of residents, including civil societies and other members of the Democratic Alliance who reiterated the call for Jacob Zuma to step down. The march was part of a nationwide anti-Zuma protest.

The mass protest action was a response to President Zuma’s much criticised Cabinet reshuffle and axing of the then finance minister Pravin Gordhan.

“I’m absolutely delighted by the number of people, its a testament to the depth of anger that South Africans are feeling. This was not a single political party, this was a movement by South Africans who have united to make their voices heard. They are saying enough is enough. They are no longer prepared to be passive recipients of the Zuma administration,” he said.

He said he was delighted by the crowd’s interaction at the march and said he was glad citizens had now started to take an active role.