Protests have long been a part of South Africa’s fabric: in the past, gatherings and demonstrations played a significant role in overthrowing the oppressive government; and currently, protests are effectively used to bring attention to issues such as service delivery and access to education, amongst others. South Africans’ right to take to the streets to march, demonstrate or present petitions is protected by the Constitution. This right is linked to other political rights, including freedom of expression and association (which means the right to associate with a cause, idea, or organisation).