Court allows March and March to protest under strict conditions
Judge Peter Olson ordered that demonstrations must be peaceful.
The Durban High Court has permitted March and March to proceed with their protests, but attached strict conditions. The groups are prohibited from disrupting the elections; marchers are only allowed between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. during voting and counting. Initially, police requested a two-week suspension, claiming the need to maintain police manpower for public safety and election security.
Judge Peter Olson ruled that demonstrations must remain peaceful, prohibiting violence, intimidation, looting, property damage, weapons, or face coverings. March and March leaders have requested their supporters to resume demonstrations on November 7th. The parties will return to court on January 18th to argue for a final order.
March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma has urged supporters to respect the court's decision and vote in large numbers.
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