March, Post, Repeat

In this episode, “March, Post, Repeat”, hosts Khutso Ngwatoana, Chrislyn Majiedt and Zebrena Ralph are joined by Gabriel Mamabolo,a student from the University of Witwatersrand, and Natasha Ralph, a community activist.

In celebration of 30 years of South Africa’s Constitution, Section 17, the Right to Assembly, demonstration, picket and petition, is discussed while analysing how the digital era has impacted the way in which people exercise this right. Ralph shares her experiences in protesting in eras before and during the digital age, while Mamabolo shares his experiences in protesting during the digital age.

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Hosts: Chrislyn Majiedt, Zebrena Ralph and Khutso Ngwatoana 

Producer: Chrislyn Majiedt, Khutso Ngwatoana and Zebrena Ralph 

Writers: Chrislyn Majiedt, Khutso Ngwatoana, and Zebrena Ralph 

Sound Editor: Chrislyn Madjiedt 

Music: Khutso Ngwatoana 

Graphics by: Wits Vuvuzela Graphics Team  

Protest Video Audio Credits: Gabriel Mamabolo 

Speech Video Audio Credits: Sandra Leshabela (@News Lion on TikTok) 

President Speech Audio Credits: Cyril Ramaphosa (@Athigeleba on TikTok)