What happens when, what and where tomorrow?
As millions express displeasure against President Zuma’s irrational and damaging cabinet reshuffle, OUTA, in collaboration with other civil society organisations, urges the public to make themselves heard on Friday 7 April. Herewith input and suggestions for a peaceful protest.
As millions express displeasure against President Zuma’s irrational and damaging cabinet reshuffle, OUTA (Organization Undoing Tax Abuse), in collaboration with other civil society organisations, urges the public to make themselves heard on Friday 7 April. Herewith input and suggestions for a peaceful protest.
PROTESTS & GATHERINGS
Many ask why bother to protest, what’s the use, nothing happens. We respond by saying that to protest in one way or another is better than doing nothing. Never underestimate the power of the people.
WHAT TO DO
Organize a “speakers” platform for people to speak or read poetry.
Call on your local artists to perform
Bring your placards, banners, comfortable shoes, sun protection and water.
PLEASE NOTE; Be responsible. Actions must be non-political, non-racist, non-sexist, peaceful and not disruptive.
PRETORIA 7 April – March from Church Square to Union buildings Gather at Church Square from 10am. March will start at 1pm
CAPE TOWN 7 April – Gather outside parliament from noon
ALL OTHER CITIES AND TOWNS 7 April – Gather at City and Town Halls or Community Centres from noon
OCCUPY CHURCH SQUARE from 4 April (ongoing 24hrs per day)Various civil society organisations have set up camp at Church Square in Pretoria from 3 April until further notice. Everyone is invited to join them.
FREEWAY BRIDGE BANNERS Have placards made to depict messages and gather in groups on bridges over freeways during peak hour traffic on Friday 7th from 06h00 to 08h00 and 16h00 to 18h30. After Friday, we suggest the public organize themselves to do this every day for the next two weeks.
UNITE ON SOCIAL MEDIA Download the “Zuma Not My President” badge from outa.co.za and place this as your profile picture on WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook and elsewhere. This will send a message of solidarity by many in society who share this opinion. (Source: outa.co.za)
