Everything you need to know about the #NationalShutdownEverything you need to know about the #NationalShutdown

Several National Shutdown protests have been carried out already in 2022 – Photo: GoogleMap / Stock

Here is everything you need to know about the #NationalShutdown

Here is everything you need to know about the planned #NationalShutdown on Wednesday and the routes to avoid.

Everything you need to know about the #NationalShutdownEverything you need to know about the #NationalShutdown

Several National Shutdown protests have been carried out already in 2022 – Photo: GoogleMap / Stock

The National Shutdown is planned for Wednesday and will take place in several parts of South Africa.

HERE IS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

But what do you know about the National Shutdown? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered – from the assembly point down to the routes.

Here is everything you need to know about the #NationalShutdown
Here is everything you need to know about the #NationalShutdown Photo: Twitter:COSATU

WHAT IS THE LATEST ON THE #NATIONALSHUTDOWN:

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has shared details about the times and assembly posts for the strike.

Taking to Twitter, COSATU shared a series of images for the meeting points of those participating in the national strike. Everyone is expected to meet at 9:00 on 24 August 2022.

Cosatu made a clarion call to all South Africans to down tools on Wednesday and push back against the government and the private sector’s inaction in tackling socio-economic challenges.

It said the only way to make the government act against the unaffordable cost of living is to bring the economy to a halt.

WHY ARE THEY PROTESTING? 

The national strike on 24 August is against the rising cost of living, fuel costs, and load shedding. 

“The national strike is in response to ongoing load shedding, fuel price hikes, and escalating food prices,”

said a notice from Cosatu.

In October last year, Cosatu held a national strike over similar concerns. 

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The federation also held a march in Cape Town protesting public transport costs earlier this month.

WHAT ROUTES WILL BE AFFECTED IN THESE AREAS?

WESTERN CAPE:  National Shutdown: Which roads, sites, and regions will be affected in Western Cape

GAUTENG: National Shutdown: Which roads, sites, and regions will be affected in Gauteng

LIMPOPO: National Shutdown: Which roads, sites, and regions will be affected in Limpopo

KZN: National Shutdown: Which roads, sites, and regions will be affected in KZN

NORTH WEST: National Shutdown: Which roads, sites, and regions will be affected in North West

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

The report furthermore states the following risks could possibly be faced because of the National Shutdown:

  • • Slow motorcades
  • • Barricading of roads
  • • Marches
  • • Public transport disruption
  • • Staff absenteeism/late arrivals
  • • Damage to property

Meanwhile, the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU), said the wave of strikes due to hit Mzansi on Wednesday might well extend beyond a ‘one-day event’.

General Secretary of SAFTU, Zweli Vavi, told a press conference on Monday that the planned scale of strike action would be sustained ‘for some time’ going forward. He sees this moment as an opportunity for the working class to ‘redress the balance in South Africa.

Whereas SAFTU is seeking social justice, millions of commuters face an almighty upheaval on 24 August. This National Shutdown has been in the pipeline for a while – and it will be backed by the political might of both the EFF, and the ANC’s tri-partite partner Cosatu.

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