THE upcoming African National Congress (ANC) march against racism was largely a convenient way of grabbling attention ahead of this year’s local government elections, analysts said on Monday.Secretary-general Gwede Mantashe is expected to lead his organisation in a protest march to the Union Buildings on Friday.This is not the first time the ANC has marched on its own government. Its Johannesburg branch marched against Eskom last year and its members participated in the protests during the Fees Must Fall campaign across the country at the end of last year.The latest march follows racist attacks on social media.During his state of the nation address last Thursday, President Jacob Zuma also raised the issue of racism saying this year’s Human Rights Day, on March 21, will be commemorated as the national day against racism.Moloto Mothapo, spokesman of the office of the ANC chief whip, said the party wanted the proposed legislation — that criminalises any act that perpetuates or glorifie...
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