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South Africa: Tens of Thousands March, Calling on President Zuma to Resign

HeadlineApr 13, 2017

In South Africa, more than 30,000 protesters marched in the capital Pretoria Wednesday, calling on President Jacob Zuma to resign over charges of corruption and mismanagement of the economy. This is protester Queen Marema.

Queen Marema: “We want to remove Zuma from his presidency. We are tired of corruption. And ever since became president, he has done nothing. And we are not happy about how he does things. So please help us. Zuma must fall.”

Protester 2: “Hashtag Zuma must fall!”

Protester 3: “Hashtag Zuma must fall!”

Wednesday’s protests came on Jacob Zuma’s 75th birthday and less than a week before he faces a no-confidence vote in Parliament.

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