Solidariteit, Operation Dudula and Women for Change gear up for G20 protests 

By Marcus Moloko

As Johannesburg prepares to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit this weekend, the city is bracing for more than the arrival of world leaders and international tourists.

South African movements including Solidariteit, Operation Dudula, and Women for Change have signalled their dissatisfaction with the country’s ongoing socio-economic challenges, saying the global spotlight offers the right moment to raise urgent domestic issues as South Africa presents itself to the world. 

Trade union Solidariteit made a hard-hitting statement, which made its presence felt by placing banners titled “Welcome to the most race-regulated country in the world,” along the N1 highway in Johannesburg recently.

The banners were quickly removed by city officials, citing that bylaws needed to be followed.

The group has not detailed its full protest strategy, yet the banners served as a visible reminder of dissatisfaction with government labour polices among other broader concerns.

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