Thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the South African capital Pretoria for protests | Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles

Johannesburg (dpa) – Thousands of South Africans marched Wednesday in the administrative capital Pretoria, calling on President Jacob Zuma to resign just as he marked his 75th birthday. Demonstrators converged on the government seat, Union Buildings, carrying placards saying “Zuma must fall.” Others read “Our country is not for sale,” in a reference to the president’s…

Thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the South African capital Pretoria for protests urging President Jacob Zuma to step down. Wednesday’s march to Union Buildings, the official seat of government, was organised by a coalition of opposition parties following nationwide rallies against Zuma last week. The president’s recent dismissal of finance minister Pravin Gordhan stoked public…