Pro-Palestine protesters denied access at Canal Walk
Management of shopping complex, Canal Walk, says it supports the public’s right to a peaceful protest.
This comes after a viral video
shows Canal Walk management on Saturday using security personnel to block two
pro-Palestinian protesters from protesting at the mall, as the Israeli attacks
in Gaza continues.
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SCREENSHOTIn the video, a woman
protester can be heard saying her and her partner were protesting for about a
month at the mall, but was denied entry over the weekend. It’s understood one
of the stores they are boycotting are Cape Union Mart.
‘’In recent weeks, we started
identifying the potential risk of conflict. To ensure the safety and security
of our shoppers, tenants, staff, and protestors, a decision was taken to
request any protestors to make use of the dedicated area on the premises, which
has been previously used by the protestors. As a business, Canal Walk maintains
a non-political and non-religious stance,’’ Canal Walk said in a statement.
‘’The safety and security of
our shoppers, tenants, staff as well as those protesting on-site remain our
number one priority,’’ it added.
Done by: Mitchum George
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