eThekwini municipality refused us permission to gather on June 30, says March and March
The eThekwini municipality has blocked a protest by the group 'March and March' scheduled for June 30, citing national security concerns. The organization argues that the ban violates their constitutional right to assemble and protest.
Why it matters
Highlights the tension between municipal security mandates and the constitutional right to protest in South Africa.
March and March founder Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma says the eThekwini municipality has refused their right to protest on June 30, citing a national security threat.
Presents the municipality's security justification alongside the organization's constitutional arguments.
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