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South Africans Take Up the Call to Fly the Flag and #StandTogether

South Africans are heeding the call to fly the flag for South Africa – at home and at work – during this time of protests, showing their unity and solidarity regardless of colour or political leaning, in a push to get the ANC to replace Jacob Zuma with a President they feel cares more about […]

By SAPeople
03-07-18 14:06
in Fab South African Stuff

South Africans are heeding the call to fly the flag for South Africa – at home and at work – during this time of protests, showing their unity and solidarity regardless of colour or political leaning, in a push to get the ANC to replace Jacob Zuma with a President they feel cares more about them.

Supplied by Hannes Coetzee

An image has gone viral calling on South Africans to “raise the flag outside your homes and places of work to show solidarity with the ongoing protests” with the hashags #SAunite and #SouthAfricaMustRise.

Sabine Anderson‎ has hung a large South African flag at her home and says “hope all companies will do the same! We can all do this, both ordinary citizens and companies!! How about it? Let’s #StandTogether and get #Zuma out!!!”

Sandi Randall Van Riet upoaded this photo saying: “I filled my store windows with these little flags… and they will remain there while this is ongoing.”

Many said it feels great to “be proud again”.

Lots are flying flags on their cars, as they did during the 2010 World Cup when national pride was at a high.

One SA fan, Eliane Tannous said: “I’m not South African… but the flag is flying on my balcony in Lebanon because I’m in love with this country. God be with you for the best of SA.”

Naresh Bojraj, Australia: “My inspiration.”

Btw – Lynn Kolesky does caution those in the United Arab Emirates: “I’m with SA all the way, but just a word of warning to UAE expats: you could get a hefty fine for flying or displaying a flag that isn’t the UAE flag. You can only do so with approval. (Particularly in public spaces) Xx.”

Pirjo-Annikka Pirske in Finland said: “I have a small flag but i will raise it. Love you South Africa!!”

South Africans will be taking  to the streets again to protest and call for the removal of Zuma on Wednesday 12 April (on what happens to be his 75th birthday) in a National Day of Action, organised by opposition parties working together. A motion of no confidence will be held in Parliament on 18 April.

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