Saturday, April 18, 2015

NEWS: Fists fly at xenophobia peace march

DURBAN - Durban’s peace march against xenophobia got off to the wrong start at the Curries Fountain Stadium, with a scuffle breaking out after one man was apparently calling for King Goodwill Zwelithini.

Thousands join the peace march in Durban on 16 April 2015. Police keeping close watch at the hotspots. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

The man was called to order by Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association (MKMVA) members before a fist fight began. The man and several other people he was with were dragged out of the stadium.

The march resumed shortly after that, but the mood has remained still tense.
People with signs which read, “I am my brother’s keeper” and “Africa let’s unite” can be seen at the march.

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