Protesters almost come to blows at Luthuli House
Anti-Zuma protesters had to be escorted away from a pro-Zuma protest near the ANC headquarters at Luthuli House in the Johannesburg CBD this morning.
Police had to intervene as the situation threatened to spiral out of control.
WATCH #LuthuliHouse situation almost gets violent when Anti zuma supporters are spotted by ANC supporters- escorted by police. @Slindelo_M pic.twitter.com/6Xpu0hYfFC
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uMkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans Association (MKVA), the ANCYL and the Congress of South African Students (Cosas), have descended on Luthuli House in 'defense' of the party.
ANC spokesperson Khusela Sangoni says the ruling party had nothing planned at Luthuli House. However when people started making their way to the CBD, the party felt it important to make its presence felt.
"When we saw supporters coming to Luthuli House, the leadership felt it necessary to take out one of the trucks so they may address the masses."
"We also appeal for those partaking in the march to exercise maximum restraint."
WATCH #LuthuliHouse The ANC's Khusela Sangoni says they have asked everyone here to exercise maximum restraint. @Slindelo_M pic.twitter.com/ISYKpqdnJ2
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#LuthuliHouse ANC supporters burning a banner that was carried by anti-Zuma protesters who were escorted by police - away from crowd. SM pic.twitter.com/IugEGTJHyI
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