Protesters began marching from Woodstock and Cape Town Central train stations to the Western Cape Legislature in the CBD at around 10:50 this morning. Thus far the march has been characterised by heavy police presence, arson (allegedly by protestors), and stun grenades on Sir Lowry Road between Woodstock and the CBD. We’ll keep you posted.

Anyone know what’s happening in Zonnebloem? Riot police everywhere and lots of shouting. People flooding N2 inbound.

— David Taylor (@DaveTheCarGuy) February 27, 2014

 

#CTMarch Western Cape legislature cordoned off as Cape Town braces for illegal march, heavy police presence in CBD. pic.twitter.com/WkaS6olz0i

— Siyabonga Sesant (@4everSiya) February 27, 2014

 

Illegal protestors entering the city – causing kayos and starting fires pic.twitter.com/PTRNR7xNeH

— Nicole (@capetown_chick) February 27, 2014

 

Smoke near train station @streakley #capeprotest pic.twitter.com/FONqtU2jx5

— kelsey wiens (@bella_velo) February 27, 2014

 

Protesters on their way to CBD have apparently started a fire. RT @capetown_chick: https://t.co/danyYMfuMB pic.twitter.com/pCGcsPlS1t

— Byron (@byroncpt) February 27, 2014

 

Stun grenades now going off on Sir Lowry road. I’ve just had to dodge some very angry looking people.

— David Taylor (@DaveTheCarGuy) February 27, 2014

 

#Protest Action, N2 Inbound & Outbound after Searle. They are now at the #GoodHopeCentre #CPTProtest pic.twitter.com/9mb22UOyRW

— Cape Town Bru (@CapeTown_Bru) February 27, 2014

 

Sheesh. Cops in full riot mode. #ctmarch reminder – this is an illegal march. Allegedly led by poo protestor gang

— James Styan (@jamesstyan) February 27, 2014

 

Cops saying they’re thin on the ground. Hearing thousands are coming. #ctmarch

— James Styan (@jamesstyan) February 27, 2014

 

Cops forming a barrier to block marchers in darling st. #ctmarch pic.twitter.com/CnVgkxZ3ye

— James Styan (@jamesstyan) February 27, 2014

 

SAPS on high alert in town #CTmarch #CTprotests pic.twitter.com/yMx3VNC2Dk

— Liza Albrecht (@LizaAlbrecht) February 27, 2014

 

March seems to be fizzling out now. Cops did a massive job very quickly. Came out of nowhere.

— James Styan (@jamesstyan) February 27, 2014

 

Stay away from the #CivicCentre areas. Buildings are on lockdown. Property is being vandalized and some cars have been set alight. #CTMarch

— Cape Town Bru (@CapeTown_Bru) February 27, 2014

#CTMarch Ses'khona Peoples Rights Movement spokesperson Sithembele Majova has been arrested. SS pic.twitter.com/82WtN0vb8W

— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) February 27, 2014

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