March and March against GBV and anti-immigration protests planned across SA on Wednesday
Marches are planned for Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and other major cities.
On Wednesday, 30 September, the protest group "March and March" is organizing a nationwide mass action event in South Africa. The event merges a men's march against gender-based violence (GBV) with protests against illegal immigration. Planned marches are taking place in major cities such as Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, and Estcourt. The group's leader, Jacinta Ngobese, has posted the locations for each march on X.
Most marches are set to commence at 9 am, with Cape Town's starting point at CPUT on Hanover Street and Durban's on Hanover Street. In Tshwane and Estcourt, marches will begin at Church Square and the town hall, respectively. The Durban march, named "Sgwebo Sentambo," calls for a 7 am start on the R37 near Motsepula Farms.
The posters distributed by the group feature a safety warning: "No weapons allowed." The event also calls upon men to take action against GBV, emphasizing that "We are part of the problem, and we must fix it." Posters promote the message: "Using our voices to protect our sisters, mothers, and daughters."
This national day of mass action follows a series of weekly protests against immigration since June 30th, some of which turned violent. The South African Police Service (SAPS) stated that the date would not affect their policing approach, focusing on law and order and responding to incidents. The group's plans have drawn mixed reactions online, with both supportive and critical feedback.
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