Simon Mofokeng: I want to see the end of load-shedding so that small businesses can operate without disruptions.
The Economic Freedom Fighters took to the streets on March 20 to demonstrate against the country’s frequent load-shedding, corruption and call for president Cyril Ramaphosa to resign.
Mofokeng Tankiso: What I want to see is a radical transformation. Away from corruption, away from inequality, and away from unfair government.
Protesters had mixed reactions to the shutdown.
Zonke Motaung: I am hoping to see better service delivery in the country.
The Northcliff Melville Times asked some of the protesters: What are the changes that they hope to see after the countrywide shutdown? Here is what they had to say…
Vincent Mpondo: I hope to see more youth being employed and an end to corruptionKgaugelo Masoga: I am hoping to see changes like better service delivery and less unemployment.Sello Mokgehle: I am tired of unfair government and corruption. I want to see a non-corrupt government after this shutdown.Collen Maluleka: I want to see the president resign.Montsheng Motaung: I want to see the president stepping down because he is not doing his job as a president.Sibusiso Monche: I want to see the end of this artificial load-shedding. We have tolerated this corruption for a long time now, it is time it ends.