CAPE TOWN RALLIES FOR PALESTINE

THOUSANDS of Palestine supporters marched through the Cape Town CBD on Saturday, calling for an end to the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

- BY MANDILAKHE TSHWETE

PROTEST ACTION: Mass march innie Kaap

The crowd, which included both young children and older citizens, marched from Muir Street to Parliament, braving the scorching sun while chanting “Free Palestine” and “Palestine will be free!”

‘Among the marchers was uMkhonto weSizwe Deputy President John Hlophe, who said: “The MK Party identifies with the goals of the Palestinian people.

"Their struggle cannot be separated from our struggle. It is a struggle for dignity. Itis a struggle over the land of the Palestinian people. So we are here to support their cause.”