South Africa protests - in pictures

  • Members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) gather at Church Square in Pretoria during a national shutdown called by their party. AFP
    Members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) gather at Church Square in Pretoria during a national shutdown called by their party. AFP
  • The walkout was called with the intention of bringing South Africa to a halt. AFP
    The walkout was called with the intention of bringing South Africa to a halt. AFP
  • A police helicopter hovering over Bhambayi township as smoke rises in Durban. AFP
    A police helicopter hovering over Bhambayi township as smoke rises in Durban. AFP
  • Protesters gather in Johannesburg. The EFF is calling for the removal of Cyril Ramaphosa as South African President. Reuters
    Protesters gather in Johannesburg. The EFF is calling for the removal of Cyril Ramaphosa as South African President. Reuters
  • Armoured police in Cape Town. Reuters
    Armoured police in Cape Town. Reuters
  • A message for the South African President at Church Square in Pretoria. AFP
    A message for the South African President at Church Square in Pretoria. AFP