COSATU Vigil in Musina, South Africa
I just returned from South Africa today. At 8am this morning, when I drove through Musina the COSATU vigil was already in full swing. There were colourful banners and Zim flags everywhere. The people were singing as they walked. SA police helicopters were flying overhead. There was massive police presence all around us. Film crews are on the ground reporting. I spoke to some of the supporters who are peacefully making their way down the road between Musina and Beitbridge. They say they are expecting around 20 000 people to join them during the course of the day. One man commented ‘we want our brothers and sisters in Zimbabwe to know we are here in solidarity. We are with you all the way”.
I still have a lump in my throat! I cannot describe the joy I felt at seeing so many people turn out in support.
