South Africa: Ramaphosa's Speech Marred By Silent Protesters At Aids Conference

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa's address to delegates at the 8th SA Aids Conference in Durban was marred by sex workers and "their allies" from different civil organisations who held a silent protest at the podium during his speech.

The protesters, mostly women in orange and black t-shirts, led by Asijiki Coalition for the Decriminalisation of Sex Work, stood on the left and right sides of the stage while Ramaphosa spoke at the podium.

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