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WATCH: #PowerToThePeopleMarch gets a wave of DA support on coast

South Coast residents joined the rest of the country in protest against South Africa's crumbling power supply.

January 25, 2023
Shona Aylward Less than a minute
DA supporters on the march in Port Shepstone.

On the South Coast – despite the rain – Democratic Alliance members, along with residents who are sick and tired of rolling blackouts and unaffordable, unfair electricity price increases, were seen brandishing placards on the roadside.

The large group of protestors was spotted at various traffic intersections, including in Hibberdene, Port Shepstone, Shelly Beach, Margate and Port Edward this afternoon.

Listen to RNM DA Caucus chairman, Leon Garbade at the intersection in Port Shepstone earlier today:

Read tomorrow’s edition of the South Coast Herald for more.

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January 25, 2023
Shona Aylward Less than a minute

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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