‘We will not be ruled by mafia bosses’ – ordinary people make their voices heard at Save South Africa

02 November 2016 - 12:05 By Roxanne Henderson

The grounds of St Albans Cathedral in Pretoria rang with song and ululation on Wednesday morning as protesters gathered to join the Save South Africa march against state capture. Religious leaders‚ businessmen‚ civil servants and ordinary South Africans wearing white T-shirts with anti-corruption messages sang and danced to the sounds of a drumming band before the official programme commenced.Placards saying “Hands off Treasury”‚ “Stop State Capture”‚ “I am standing up for SA” and “Lead with integrity” were littered across the cathedral's pews.WATCH LIVE: Zuma interdict against state capture report continuesPresident Jacob Zuma’s court bid to block the release of the public protector’s report into state capture continues for a second day in the North Gauteng High Court.As the sound of the festive gathering buzzed throughout the cathedral's grounds‚ insurance broker Karien Kastner sat outside the church with her son. The mother of two took the day off work to attend.“I’m a proud South African born and bred. I’m not going to apologise for that anymore. I need to have my voice heard to ensure a future for my children‚” she said.The leading figures supporting the Save South Africa protestA who’s who of struggle stalwarts‚ religious leaders‚ businesspeople and civic activists gathered at Pretoria’s St Albans Cathedral under the banner of Save South Africa on Wednesday morning.“I hope that this would show the rest of South Africa and the world that we are not scared anymore. We will not be ruled by mafia bosses. We work hard and pay our taxes. In return‚ we ask for good governance.”Unemployed father of four Simon Mhlapo said he is attending the march to change South Africa.“I can see South Africa is going down. There’s a lack of jobs‚ a high crime rate and drugs are all over the country. The government does nothing about it and it kills our children.” – TMG Digital..

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