Protesters from opposing groups, #ZumaMustGo and #HandsOffZuma, gathered on Monday outside Luthuli House, following the Black First Land First’s announcement that they would lead a hands-off-Zuma protest.
Protesting members of the ANC, who wanted Jacob Zuma to step down as president, booed ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule, who had come to receive a memorandum from the protesters. They called him a sellout and tried to prevent him from returning to Luthuli House after he had received the memorandum.
Photographer Rosetta Msimango took these images:
Black First Land First members sing and chant outside Luthuli House in support of Jacob Zuma. Picture: Rosetta Msimango/City Press
A member of the Black first Land First (BLF) movement sings and chants during the “hands off Zuma” protest outside Luthuli House. Picture: Rosetta Msimango/City Press
Bystanders watch the protest outside Luthuli House. Picture: Rosetta Msimango/City Press
ANC members sing and chant, calling for Jacob Zuma to step down. Picture: Rosetta Msimango/City Press
Members of the ANC clash with police members who were escorting Ace Magashule. Picture: Rosetta Msimango/City Press
ANC members call for Jacob Zuma to step down as president of South Africa. Picture: Rosetta Msimango/City Press
Police officers are on standby during the Black First Land First movement’s march at Luthuli House. Picture: Rosetta Msimango/City Press
Ace Magashule waits to receive a memorandum from the members of the BLF, who support Jacob Zuma. Picture: Rosetta Msimango/City Press
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