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By Liam Karabo Joyce 
September 2, 2020
DJ Tira and other local artists caused a buildup of traffic in Durban on Wednesday when they staged a protest on the N3.
Together with singers Naima Kay and Dladla Mshunqisi, actors Khaya Dladla and Dawn Thandeka King, and local event planners and business people, the group set up a stage at EB Cloete Interchange and organized a mini concert.
They said closing regulations and limiting people in the venues are hitting their pockets.
Armed with banners, the group demanded that President Cyril Ramaphosa take it seriously.
As the protest gained momentum, the #VulaPresident started trending on Twitter.
Many local artists who were not at the protest tweeted their support.
Shimza tweeted: “Yes, it is entertainment for you, but for the artists, it is their livelihood.
Yes, it is entertainment for you, but for the artists it is their livelihood. #VulaPresident
– SHIMZA (@ Shimza01) September 2, 2020
Zakes Bantwini asked when other provinces were going to protest. “#Vulapresident S / O (salute) to the KZN artists. Artists from Gauteng, North West, Mpumalanga, EC, WC, NC, Free State, Limpopo, what are you doing? ”He tweeted.
#vulapresident S / O to KZN artists. Artists from Gauteng, Northwest, Mpumalanga, EC, WC, NC, Free State, Limpopo, what are you doing?
– African King (@ZakesBantwiniSA) September 2, 2020
After the Durban Metropolitan Police fired tear gas to disperse the crowd, Black Coffee asked why artists were being treated that way. “What has our industry done to receive such a vile treatment? We need your intervention, Mr. President, ”he said.
What has our industry done to receive such vile treatment? We need your intervention Mr. President @PresidencyZA @CyrilRamaphosa #VulaPresident pic.twitter.com/STaav5ZlfT
– Black coffee (@RealBlackCoffee) September 2, 2020
Dladla Mshunqisi also had fits of laughter on social media, as a video of him walking away from law enforcement went viral.
naaah, this takes the cup. Dladla Mshunqisi … 😂😂😂😂😂😂🙌 #VulaPresident pic.twitter.com/aWZId27R4e
– +++ (@Makhathini_) September 2, 2020
#VulaPresident pic.twitter.com/c9PjiXzQ88
– 21 years of Dj Tira (@DJTira) September 2, 2020
The national lockdown was implemented in South Africa in March and has seen several industries suffer major losses, including the entertainment industry.
Despite the markdowns over the months, artists say they have yet to cut back because regulations don’t allow for larger gatherings.
In accordance with level 2 regulations, nightclubs remain closed while pubs and bars are open to the public, under restricted guidelines.
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