South Africa demonstrations

Supporters of opposition stalwart Raila Odinga claim the election was stolen and rally against rising costs.

Where are the jobs for the youth they promised? Where is the cheap maize flour they promised? Some of the fiercest scenes have been in the Kibera settlement in Nairobi - a poor neighbourhood with a strong history of supporting the opposition.

Economic Freedom Fighters leader calls for peaceful demonstrations against alleged state corruption.

Despite the animosity, the ANC is widely expected to lose its majority at next year’s elections and could come to rely on the EFF as a coalition partner, a decade after the movement broke its ties with the governing party. The ANC insisted that businesses would be open as usual on Monday and ordered civil servants to report to their desks but the show of force is being seen as an effort to avoid a repeat of the violent scenes that erupted two years ago following the imprisonment of Mr Ramaphosa’s predecessor “Those very security services that you may want to use against the people may turn against you – and be careful, because they may very well be the ones who will come into the Union buildings, pull you out of your chair, take you down the road to Kgosi Mampuru prison and put you where you belong,” he said. A spokesman for Mr Ramaphosa said on Sunday: “As much as the right to protest is guaranteed and protected under our constitution, equally that right is not absolute, and that right is not a ticket to any form of anarchy or violence.” In anticipation of potential hostilities, the country’s parliament issued a statement on Sunday declaring that the South African military would deploy 3,474 troops as an additional peacekeeping force to support local police and guard government buildings and key infrastructure for a month until 17 April. The EFF is South Africa’s third-largest party, is allied with a number of anti-ANC unions and draws its primary support from black South Africans who feel left behind by the governing party, which has ruled since 1994 and the end of the

Monday 20th March 2023. Five countries in Africa - Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Tunisia and Senegal are making global headlines due to mass protests.

Thousands of opposition supporters including members of the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) have been rallied in the capital Tunis. Parliament announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa had authorised the deployment of 3,474 soldiers to assist police. The Kenya deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua claims the economy has lost Sh 2billion due to the protests.

Police officials said 87 people were arrested during the demonstrations organized by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), a radical left-wing group and the ...

It should not impede their freedom of movement and association, or their right to engage in their trade or profession without hindrance.”EFE In a statement Monday, the president warned against the protests leading to unrest in the country. Johannesburg, Mar 20 (EFE).- Dozens of people have been arrested during left-wing protests in South Africa calling for the president, Cyril Ramaphosa, to step down.

Police have tear-gassed a convoy of vehicles carrying opposition leader Raila Odinga and other politicians, local media report. The group had just addressed ...

BBCCopyright: BBC The nationwide protests have been planned by opposition leader Raila Odinga over his claim - without evidence - that the last election was stolen.

South African police on Monday monitored protests by the country's leftist Economic Freedom Fighters party, which is demanding the resignation of President ...

South Africa police have deployed in major cities Monday ahead of planned anti-government protests by the leftist Economic Freedom Fighters party. “All South Africans should be protesting with us right now because loadshedding (power cuts) is affecting all of us. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) members protest on the street in Tsakane township, east of Johannesburg, South Africa, Monday, March 20, 2023.

Members of the the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) gather at Church Square in Pretoria, South Africa on March 20, 2023 during a "national shut-down" called ...

It accuses the authorities of risking excessive force and intimidation by deploying the army. For the first time since January 2, the country on Sunday -- and most of Monday -- was spared scheduled power cuts, something that the EFF claimed was due to the pressure of the strike call. They must go now," he told AFP. The EFF has told protesters their actions "must be militant and radical" but to behave peacefully and watch out for provocateurs. Several thousand protesters gathered at a square in the capital Pretoria preparing to march to the Union Buildings, the seat of government, where police and troops were on patrol. Thousands of others gathered in other parts of the country, according to footage on local media.

In the Kibera area where the youth had blocked roads with bonfires and stones, police officers confronted the crowd in running battles. Some youths were ...

While the protests in Kenya are focused on lowering the cost of living, the objectives of the demonstrations in other countries vary. Hundreds of opposition supporters came out across Kenya to take part in the protests. The protests were sparked by a call from opposition leader Raila Odinga, who urged his supporters to take part in a nationwide demonstration demanding that President William Ruto lower the cost of living.

Citizens of Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, and Tunisia hit the streets over economic woes and political strife.

[led demonstrations](https://nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/live-updates-raila-s-maandamano-monday-4164872) today against what he deemed a deliberate increase in the cost of living, caused by new taxes and an inability to control inflation. Nigerians have had it rough with a depreciating currency, inflation, insecurity, and a rise in the cost of living. They accuse him of cracking down on dissenting politicians, labor union figures, judges, a prominent businessman and the head of an independent radio station. The opposition has alleged irregularities in the elections that led to Tinubu’s ascension. He lied to us that once he’s sworn in, life would be bearable,” Rodgers Kimutai, a small-scale trader in the capital Nairobi told Quartz. Analysts say it could lose [$13 billion](https://qz.com/load-shedding-will-cost-south-africa-1-3-billion-this-1850162228#:~:text=South%20Africa's%20power%20blackouts%20will%20cost%20the%20economy%20%2413%20billion%20this%20year&text=February%2027%2C%202023-,We%20may%20earn%20a%20commission%20from%20links%20on%20this%20page,day%20due%20to%20load%20shedding.) due to load shedding alone this year. He has called for a “We elected him to bring down the cost of living, but he is making life and business difficult for everyone. Tunisians accuse their president of grabbing power [Thousands of Tunisians](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/20/tunisia-mass-anti-saied-protests-take-place-in-capital-tunis) rallied in the streets of the capital Tunis today, protesting president Kais Saied’s perceived [autocratic rule](https://www.africanews.com/2022/03/20/thousands-of-tunisians-protest-against-president-saied//). The police and soldiers have been deployed to prevent criminal activity and maintain public order. [deemed illegal](https://ntvkenya.co.ke/news/police-deny-permission-for-protests-over-late-notification-declare-tomorrows-protests-illegal/), [the demonstrations](https://nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/live-updates-raila-s-maandamano-monday-4164872) continued as planned in the country of 53 million with running battles in the capital and in Kisumu, the western lakeside city and Odinga’s political backyard. [economic downturn](https://theconversation.com/south-africas-economy-has-taken-some-heavy-body-blows-can-it-recover-183165) with no hope of recovery under president Ramaphosa’s regime.

South Africa's leftist Economic Freedom Fighters party is holding protests across the country. Protestors are calling for the resignation of the country's ...

"All South Africans should be protesting with us right now because loadshedding (power cuts) is affecting all of us. [SOUTH AFRICAN CHEETAHS BEGIN JOURNEY TO INDIA AS PART OF A PLAN TO INCREASE THE COUNTRY'S BIG CAT POPULATION](https://www.foxnews.com/world/south-african-cheetahs-begin-journey-india-part-plan-increase-countrys-big-cat-population) "At least 24,300 tires have been confiscated by law enforcement agencies.

Opposition leaders in South Africa and Kenya Julius Malema and Raila Odinga called for protests in defiance of the current leadership regimes in their ...

[shooting incident](https://www.tuko.co.ke/kenya/498827-mass-action-1-shot-police-engage-protesters-running-battles-nairobi/) reported in Ngong and Maseno University. [“See First”](https://www.tuko.co.ke/377171-to-loyal-readers-how-latest-tuko-news-facebook-news-feed.html) under the “Following” tab to see TUKO News on your News Feed [Business](https://www.tuko.co.ke/business-economy/) District (CBD) and [routes leading to State House ](https://www.tuko.co.ke/politics/498782-mass-action-armed-police-officers-state-house-road-azimio-protests/)barricaded with elite General Service Unit troops. The demonstrations were punctuated with chants of "Ruto must go" when Raila addressed his supporters with South Africans tweeting and retweeting with the #Ramaphosamustgo hashtag. [Rigathi Gachagua called on Raila ](https://www.tuko.co.ke/kenya/498840-rigathi-gachagua-pleads-raila-odinga-call-mass-action-ksh-2b-lost-today/)to consider ending the mass protests as it had cost Nairobi over KSh 2 billion in business on Monday, March 20, alone. [condemned the National Shutdown](https://briefly.co.za/politics/155696-anc-sg-fikile-mbalula-slams-national-shutdown-sa-a-banana-republic-leaving-citizens-fuming/) call saying it was going to bring unrest and panic to South Africa, reiterating that the nation was not a; "Banana Republic." By 6pm it was reported that at least 87 protesters had been arrested due to breaches of law during the National Shutdown protests with thousands of military and regular police officers having been deployed to oversee the demonstrations. Malema termed the National Shutdown a success, having been able to address his supporters and joined them in the march across streets, with [Raila](https://kiswahili.tuko.co.ke/siasa/457981-magazeti-ya-kenya-juni-13-raila-bado-anamchapa-dp-ruto-mbio-za-kuelekea-ikulu/) however, was not able to join the masses in the streets with his whereabouts remaining unknown for the better part of the day until he showed up with his affiliates to address the press shortly after midday. In South Africa, Malema and his supporters made true their National Shutdown call for protests and jammed the streets of different places including Sandton, Cape Town, Pretoria and across provinces The vocal EFF leader mustered large numbers across the country to join the National Shutdown at the chagrin of leaders from the ruling African National Congress (ANC) leaders. - The protests were in defiance of the current regimes in both countries where presidents were accused of incompetence

Protesters from South African opposition unions and political movements gathered in Pretoria Monday (Mar. 20). In front of the Union Buildings, the official ...

It accuses the authorities of risking excessive force and intimidation by deploying the army. They must go now," he told AFP. For the first time since January 2, the country on Sunday -- and most of Monday -- was spared scheduled power cuts, something that the EFF claimed was due to the pressure of the strike call. "The decision to demand the resignation of Ramaphosa must be expanded to include the entire African National Congress in Congress in government because clearly it has mismanaged this country," he said. Several thousand protesters gathered at a square in the capital Pretoria preparing to march to the Union Buildings, the seat of government, where police and troops were on patrol. 20) in a bid to force out President Cyril Ramaphosa over his handling of the country's economy and crippling energy crisis.

South Africa is braced for a “national shutdown” on Monday as an opposition party holds protests demanding the resignation of the president, sparking fears ...

It does not give anyone the right to damage property or cause harm to any person.” [Jacob Zuma](/topic/jacob-zuma) for contempt of court in 2021, when the subsequent looting and organised sabotage took police by surprise and led to the deaths of over 350 people. "At least 24,300 tires have been confiscated by law enforcement agencies. In a statement, President Ramaphosa wrote: “In fulfilment of its constitutional responsibility to protect the rights of all people, government will always have measures in place to ensure that everyone who wants to go to work, travel for leisure and conduct business can do so in a safe and secure environment.” [Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)](/topic/economic-freedom-fighters), called for an occupation of the streets in an attempt to unseat [Cyril Ramaphosa](/topic/cyril-ramaphosa). [South Africa](/topic/south-africa) is braced for a “national shutdown” on Monday as an opposition party holds protests demanding the resignation of the president, sparking fears of [violence](/topic/violence).

South African police on Monday monitored protests by the country's leftist Economic Freedom Fighters party, which is demanding the resignation of President ...

"All South Africans should be protesting with us right now because loadshedding (power cuts) is affecting all of us. "At least 24,300 tires have been confiscated by law enforcement agencies. The party urged all South Africans to participate in a national shutdown but there was limited response in most of the country's major cities.

Across Africa, mass protests are being held in South Africa, Nigeria, Tunisia, and Senegal, as well as Kenya.

In the first 100 days of his presidency, Ruto has dutifully imposed the dictates of the IMF. The economy is suffering falling forex reserves, depreciating of the Kenyan shilling, and mounting debt and debt servicing obligations amid a shortage of US dollars. Mass protest and strikes across the world has shaken bourgeois rule to its very core. Odinga, with an estimated net worth of $3.3 billion, has refused to present any concrete demands, besides vague calls for Ruto to reintroduce food and fuel subsidies, while insisting that exerting more pressure on the government will force it to reverse social attacks. In Tunisia, protestors marched against the rising cost-of-living, insecurity and the drive to authoritarian forms of rule by President Kais Saied. Food accounts for nearly a third of the shopping basket for Kenyan families. For weeks, millions across Europe have been striking and protesting to express their anger against the planned attacks and pro-war policies. Latest data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics shows that households spent 13.3 percent more on food compared to a year earlier. Monday’s protest in Kenya coincides with demonstrations across the world against austerity and worsening social conditions, marking a growing revolutionary situation internationally. In anticipation of the rally, the government converted Nairobi into a fortress, deploying 5,000 heavily armed police offices and the notorious paramilitary, the General Service Unit (GSU). The Kenyan government of President William Ruto is threatening police violence against Monday’s protest against high costs-of-living. They were handcuffed and bundled to the Central Police Station charged with engaging in an illegal gathering.

National police spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe said that those detained faced charges of public violence, intimidation, damage to critical infrastructure, ...

A total of 354 people were reported dead.EFE Thousands of people took to the streets across various cities in South Africa on Sunday, in anti-government protests called by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), a radical left-wing group and the third force in South African politics, along with the Saftu federation of unions Johannesburg, Mar 21 (EFE).- More than 550 people have been arrested in South Africa after taking part in protests organized by an opposition party to demand the resignation of president Cyril Ramaphosa, police reported on Tuesday.