SA is waking up to the reality that their country of 45 million has been held hostage by some 100.000 uneducated scum. It's stirring. Today my university, the university of the Witwatersrand, had a protest rally that included everyone: students, staff, complete with vice-chancellor, and even honorary visiting professors. It's a serious message of disapproval to the government - and the Wits is still being taken very seriously in this country, it has reputation.

The vice-chancellor had strategically planned the protest around commuting hours in one of the main streets that runs parallel to the main campus. Banners and signs were included. My ears are still ringing from the hooting we got in support from the passing traffic. Of course there was the occasional dickhead (or edickhead in isiZulu), but what can you say. Finally some uniting spirit. A next, general rally will be held on Sunday. It would not surprise me if turnout will be massive.

Violence wise, it was a quiet day. Charities offering support and food can now operate more easily; donation rallies are getting on steam. I don't know if this will be the end of it - last week also had these lulls - but the important thing is that SA, as a country, is starting to speak up, which is exactly what was missing.

No internet for me for tonight; I'm exhausted. And I really should do some work.