Seven journalists found themselves 'trapped' inside ANC headquarters at Luthuli House on Friday after ANC members from the North West staged a protest outside the building in Johannesburg.
Luthuli House, the ANC's head office in Johannesburg. Protesters on Friday blocked the building's exits making it impossible for staff and journalists to leave. File photo.Seven journalists found themselves “trapped” inside ANC headquarters at Luthuli House on Friday after ANC members from the North West staged a protest outside the building in Johannesburg.
“The briefing was in session when this group started assembling outside in the street. We could not hear inside because of the noise from the crowd outside,” she said.
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