A DA march against Cosatu was underway in Johannesburg late this morning.
Several hundred people wearing blue T-shirts converged on Beyers Naude Square in the city centre to protest against the union federation's opposition to the youth wage subsidy.
Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille, youth leader Makashule Gana, parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko and national spokesman Mmusi Maimane led the protest.
The planned route was along President, Rissik, Jeppe, Sauer, Burger, Jorissen, Melle, and Simmonds streets.
Meanwhile, Congress of SA Trade Unions supporters in red T-shirts waited outside the federation's offices.
"We are here to welcome the DA when they arrive," Cosatu spokesman Patrick Craven said.
Earlier, police said the protesters could not end their march outside Cosatu House in Braamfontein. Instead it was agreed they would finish at least 50m away, on the lawns of the Joburg (formerly the Civic) Theatre.
The DA believes the youth wage subsidy will create at least 423,000 jobs for young, unemployed South Africans.
DA protest underway
A DA march against Cosatu was underway in Johannesburg late this morning.
Several hundred people wearing blue T-shirts converged on Beyers Naude Square in the city centre to protest against the union federation's opposition to the youth wage subsidy.
Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille, youth leader Makashule Gana, parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko and national spokesman Mmusi Maimane led the protest.
The planned route was along President, Rissik, Jeppe, Sauer, Burger, Jorissen, Melle, and Simmonds streets.
Meanwhile, Congress of SA Trade Unions supporters in red T-shirts waited outside the federation's offices.
"We are here to welcome the DA when they arrive," Cosatu spokesman Patrick Craven said.
Earlier, police said the protesters could not end their march outside Cosatu House in Braamfontein. Instead it was agreed they would finish at least 50m away, on the lawns of the Joburg (formerly the Civic) Theatre.
The DA believes the youth wage subsidy will create at least 423,000 jobs for young, unemployed South Africans.
Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Trending
Latest Videos