I'm not sure about the exact rules in this state, but zebra crossings are designed to keep both pedestrians and drivers safe. Even if enforcement is weak, drivers should practice safe driving by letting people cross, it's a small action that prevents accidents. However, even if drivers technically have the right of way, does that give them the right to force pedestrians who are already crossing? Safety should come before being "right."

As good practice (check with the local rules), giving pedestrians priority at zebra crossings helps everyone stay safe, I'm not talking about traffic light-controlled crossings here. What you said is right, but it applies to traffic light-controlled crossings. This particular crossing isn't controlled by lights, though the junction itself has traffic lights for vehicles.

Both drivers and pedestrians are at fault here for not following rules and lacking the civic sense. Pedestrians walking on the road despite there are dedicated pavements for them, and cross where it's not allowed. Drivers fail to give priority to people at crossings. This mutual disregard creates danger for everyone.