National Shutdown: Here is everything you need to know so far Photos:Twitter
Here is everything you need to know so far about the planned National Shutdown scheduled for Monday, 20 March.
National Shutdown: Here is everything you need to know so far Photos:Twitter
The National Shutdown is planned for Monday. Here is everything that you need to know so far.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has now broken his silence on the nationwide protest.
He issued a stern warning to the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and other organisations involved in the planned national shutdown that disorder and anarchy would not be tolerated.
Speaking at the Union Buildings in Tshwane, Ramaphosa said while the right to protest was enshrined in the Constitution, the only way of getting him out of office would be through a vote, not an attempt to overthrow the government.
“Coercing others to act in a way that you want is not a part of our democratic architecture and I wanted to say, very clearly: disorder and anarchy will not be allowed in South Africa.
“We will not allow those who want to spread anarchy to do what they like, here.”
Ramaphosa
The president furthermore warned the EFF that security forces would not hesitate to use force against those who infringed on the rights of others.
“Security forces in our country are going to defend our people. If you are going to intimidate them and unleash violence our security forces are going to defend the people of South Africa – that, I must clear.”
There has been growing criticism over the party’s plans to mobilise hundreds of EFF members, citizens, and other organisations next week to demand an end to load shedding and for President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign.
Malema addressed the public on Wednesday, ahead of the party’s looming nationwide shutdown.
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The EFF identified these roads so far as no-go zones on Monday:
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Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said said that the national joint operational and intelligence structure is on high alert for any signs of unrest on the day of the planned EFF protest.
“We will not tolerate any lawlessness and any act of criminality if people are found to be looting, if people are found to be distracting any property whether be it private or public property. They will be dealt with accordingly within the ambit of the law.”
Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe
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