For more than a year, undeterred by the intense heat or heavy downpours, a number of people have gathered each week on the steps of the St. George’s Cathedral in protest over the mass murder in Gaza by Israel, and to express solidarity with the people of Palestine and their struggle to attain freedom.
People gather on the steps of the St. George’s Cathedral in protest over the mass murder in Gaza by Israel and countries where conflict is ongoing such as Sudan, Congo and Ukraine. Picture: Shakirah Thebus Cape Town - For more than a year, undeterred by the intense heat or heavy downpours, a number of people have gathered each week on the steps of the St.
The vigil has been held uninterrupted every Wednesday from 1pm to 2pm since October 2023, with regulars vowing to remain on the steps until the bombs stop falling, and bloodshed ceases in Gaza. “We had drumming for Palestine, raising kites for Palestine, birds of Gaza, butterfly souls, educational and empathy-building activities for children so that they can learn to care for others beyond the boundaries of their families and communities,” Bennett said.
One of the church wardens, Emma Arogundade, said: “The message is an end to war, genocide and the killing of innocent women and children. Though the focus has remained fixed with Palestine, we include in our chanting and conversations the Cape Flats, Blikkiesdorp, forced removals , and countries where conflict is ongoing such as Sudan, Congo and Ukraine.”“...
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