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South Africans urged to join Human Rights Day march

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March 16, 2026

THE ANC is calling on citizens across the country to join their Human Rights Day, which they have dubbed the "People's March in Defence of Our Sovereignty and Democratic Gains".

- THEOLIN TEMBO

The march, taking place on Saturday, March 21, will be led by the ANC together with its alliance partners, the SACP, Cosatu and Sanco.

They will also be joined by business formations, labour, faith based organisations, and civil society movements.

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