ANC Youth League Protea chairman Meshack Phooko said that thugs, dressed as school children, were using the protests outside the Protea Magistrate's Court for criminal activity.
The Coca-Cola Zero Festival kicks off in Johannesburg on Friday and some 20 000 fans will be entertained by rock bands such as Panic At The Disco, Oasis, Snow Patrol, Evolver, Zebra & Giraffe and Cassette. Jason Von Berg was at the official press conference earlier.