South Africans Called On to Wear Black Tomorrow #BLACKMONDAY (3 April)
South Africans are being called on to unite in solidarity against the actions of President Jacob Zuma tomorrow, Monday 3 April 2017. A website has been set up, with a black South African flag, and the bold capitalised heading: “OUR SOULS ARE NOT FOR SALE”. The message on the site says: “Fellow South Africans, the actions […]
South Africans are being called on to unite in solidarity against the actions of President Jacob Zuma tomorrow, Monday 3 April 2017.
A website has been set up, with a black South African flag, and the bold capitalised heading: “OUR SOULS ARE NOT FOR SALE”.
The message on the site says: “Fellow South Africans, the actions of the Executive over the past 48 hours have had an immense effect on all of us. We, as fellow participants in civil society, civil service, NGO’s, business, and the youth of South Africa, do not condone these actions.
“We acknowledge that:
‐ The time has come for all of us to unite behind the values enshrined in our Constitution
‐ That there is a duty on all of us to uphold and protect these values by holding our government accountable to their Constitutional mandate
We wish to dispel the myth that these irrational actions have and will contribute to our economy.”
The site says: “As a sign of our discontentment, we invite all disapproving South Africans to stand together behind the #BlackMonday movement. This coming Monday (3rd April 2017) we will all wear black in solidarity and use the tag to further the cause.”
It is not clear who is behind the #BlackMonday movement.
The movement says: “We can no longer be passive. Let us start the change we wish to see in our beloved country, and save the legacy that Nelson Mandela, Ahmed Kathrada and liberation leaders fought for.”
There is a petition on the page which South Africans are asked to sign to show their solidarity.
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This is for the @ANCParliament #KathradaMemorial pic.twitter.com/jYQE9rsulN
— Diane (@crazydoctorlady) April 2, 2017
https://twitter.com/Zwelinzima1/status/848074570565386240
Actions speak louder than words!! #BlackMonday and #MobiliseFriday to take a stand in South Africa 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/Md3uurLW4o
— Natalie //¯¯¯¯¯/ 🇿🇦 (@NatalieCapeTown) April 2, 2017
Tired of petitions but still want to do your bit to #SaveSouthAfrica – please wear black tomorrow Monday 3 April 2017#BLACKMONDAY pic.twitter.com/JtZvZSva1r
— Gavin Reid (@GavinAReid) April 2, 2017
#savesa is organizing mass a mass gathering on #BlackMonday at church square in Pretoria, starting at 9am. join us!
— Save South Africa (@_SaveSA) April 2, 2017