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24 March 2024 - 14:41 By TimesLive
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Human rights activists were out in numbers to beat 1,000 drums for a free Palestine at Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg.
Human rights activists were out in numbers to beat 1,000 drums for a free Palestine at Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi

Activists from across South Africa gathered at Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg during the Human Rights Festival in a symbolic protest where they beat 1,000 drums for a free Palestine.

TimesLIVE photographer Thapelo Morebudi captured the event on camera.

Human rights activists beat drums for a free Palestine with 1000 drums at the Constitutional hill.
Human rights activists beat drums for a free Palestine with 1000 drums at the Constitutional hill.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Activists hoisting the Palestinian flag to show solidarity.
Activists hoisting the Palestinian flag to show solidarity.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Constitutional Hill was buzzing with activists who pledged their solidarity with the people of Palestine.
Constitutional Hill was buzzing with activists who pledged their solidarity with the people of Palestine.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Activists beat drums to demonstrate they feel the plight of Palestinians.
Activists beat drums to demonstrate they feel the plight of Palestinians.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
A young boy seen amongst human rights activists in solidarity with Palestinians.
A young boy seen amongst human rights activists in solidarity with Palestinians.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi

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