Pictures: Right2Know on the Streets of Cape Town

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Published on Sunday, 18 September 2011 19:18
Written by Caterina Aldera & Chris Linegar

Image: Chris LinegarThe Right2Know march to Parliament on Saturday, 17 September was well-attended by South Africans from all walks of life. Dressed in red, black and white, children, religious leaders, students and politicians demonstrated against the passing of the final draft of the 'Secrecy Bill'. The march started at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and ended infront of Parliament in Plein Street.

Since the first R2K march on parliament almost a year ago, numerous sections of the bill have been removed or revised. However, the final draft that is due to appear before the National Assembly still threatens the free flow of information and legitimises severe prison sentences for whistleblowers.

Hundreds turn out to protest the 'Secrecy Bill'. Image: Chris Linegar

Children positioned at the front of the march. Image: Caterina Aldera

Image: Caterina Aldera

Image: Chris Linegar

UCT students join the protest. Image: Chris Linegar

Image: Chris Linegar

A reporter takes notes on the morning's events. Image: Caterina Aldera

Image: Caterina Aldera

Image: Chris Linegar

The march attracts the attention of a nearby hair salon. Image: Chris Linegar

A vigilant police presence at the gates to parliament. Image: Caterina Aldera

Hands bound and mouth taped shut. The consequence of the 'Secrey Bill'. Image: Caterina Aldera

Ronnie Kasrils speaks infront of Parliament on why he is protesting against his own party, the ANC.Image: Caterina Aldera

Journalists everywhere! Image: Chris Linegar

Image: Chris Linegar