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WATCH: Malema announces ‘Historical National Shutdown’ [Video]

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‘The picket lines are calling’: Malema ‘plans’ HUGE National Shutdown

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WATCH | Unions prepare for biggest National Shutdown [VIDEO]

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WATCH: Malema announces ‘Historical National Shutdown’ [Video]

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‘The picket lines are calling’: Malema ‘plans’ HUGE National Shutdown

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WATCH | Unions prepare for biggest National Shutdown [VIDEO]

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‘It will be WAR’: Unions prepare for biggest-ever National Shutdown

By Tom Head02-11-2022 16:03

Unions are threatening to go all-out when they next take to the streets in protest – and another National Shutdown is looming.

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National Shutdown: ‘A day that will never be forgotten’ in Cape Town [in pictures]

By Storm Simpson24-08-2022 20:38

‘Yes, we march separately but we strike together. It’s a positive step in the right direction – unity of workers will enable us to achieve so many things,’ said SAFTU President, Ruth Ntlokotse.

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Gauteng

‘2024 elections are around the corner’: Unions threaten the ANC

By Nokwanda Ncwane24-08-2022 17:37

During the Gauteng leg of the National Shutdown Unions threatened to vote against the ANC in the 2024 elections, here’s why.

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WATCH | Liquor traders plans SHUTDOWN in Cape Town [VIDEO]

By Ramadhani Kusaga24-08-2022 15:54

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WATCH | National Shutdown Protests close THESE roads [VIDEO]

By Ramadhani Kusaga24-08-2022 15:02

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National Shutdown: Protests close THESE roads on Wednesday

By Tom Head24-08-2022 09:20

A number of road closures have been reported during the National Shutdown on Wednesday morning – here’s what you need to know.

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National Shutdown: No work, no pay, no leave for government workers who strike

By Storm Simpson24-08-2022 08:19

All government workers, except Essential Service workers, will be allowed to participate in Wednesday’s national shutdown.

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‘Sell outs’: Tweeps slam SANTACO’s stance on National Shutdown

By Nokwanda Ncwane24-08-2022 07:05

South Africans have mixed reactions regarding SANTACO’s announcement that it will not be participating in the National Shutdown.

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Wrap: National Shutdown – 24 August

By Storm Simpson24-08-2022 05:00

Strikes and demonstrations led by SAFTU and COSATU are expected across South Africa on Wednesday, 24 August.

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TMPD announces streets to be affected by National Shutdown

By Siso Naile23-08-2022 19:59

TMPD has advised motorists on which roads to avoid tomorrow and ones unaffected ahead of the planned National Shutdown

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

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

By Corné van Zyl23-08-2022 14:54

These are the roads, sites, and regions in KwaZulu-Natal that will be affected on Wednesday by the National Shutdown. #NationalShutdown

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National Shutdown: View EVERY protest hot-spot on this map…

By Tom Head23-08-2022 14:44

Want to avoid the worst hot-spots of the National Shutdown? This map will help you plan for the major disruptions across South Africa.

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

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

By Corné van Zyl23-08-2022 14:41

These are the roads, sites, and regions in North West that will be affected on Wednesday by the National Shutdown. #NationalShutdown

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SAFTU calls for higher tax for wealthy locals ahead of shutdown

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty23-08-2022 11:30

SAFTU has made calls for a higher tax for wealthy people explaining that this would be able to finance some of the needs they put forward.

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

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

By Corné van Zyl23-08-2022 10:13

These are the roads, sites, and regions in Limpopo that will be affected on Wednesday by the National Shutdown. #NationalShutdown

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SAFTU wants R1500 grant for 12.4m unemployed South Africans

By Storm Simpson22-08-2022 17:44

SAFTU secretary-general Zwelinzima Vavi said the government must set aside at least R1 trillion for use during times of crisis.

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WATCH | National Shutdown Roads, and regions affected [VIDEO]

By Ramadhani Kusaga22-08-2022 16:48

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GIWUSA to join SAFTU, COSATU national shutdown on Wednesday

By Storm Simpson22-08-2022 15:58

‘The working class is being plunged into a depth of poverty that is unsustainable for the great majority of the working class,’ said GIWUSA President, Mametlwe Sebei.

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‘Dock their pay’: Mashaba wants union bosses PUNISHED for National Shutdown

By Tom Head22-08-2022 15:13

Does Herman Mashaba have a point? With a National Shutdown looming, the ActionSA leader says union bosses ‘must be held accountable’.

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Extended chaos? National Shutdown could now ‘last for DAYS’

By Tom Head22-08-2022 13:40

If you thought one day of countrywide disruption was bad, wait until you hear about the plans SAFTU have to EXPAND the National Shutdown…

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

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

By Corné van Zyl22-08-2022 13:29

These are the roads, sites, and regions in Gauteng that will be affected on Wednesday by the National Shutdown. #NationalShutdown

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

By Corné van Zyl22-08-2022 10:43

These are the roads, sites, and regions in Western Cape that will be affected on Wednesday bythe National Shutdown. #NationalShutdown

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COSATU releases time and meeting points for national shutdown

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty21-08-2022 19:32

COSATU released the meeting points and time, per province, for the National Shutdown planned for this Wednesday.

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National shutdown: COSATU to hold media briefing to detail plans

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty21-08-2022 11:20

COSATU is set to host a media briefing in which they will detail the plans for the expected national shutdown this week.

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Next week’s National Shutdown ‘just got BIGGER’ – support swells in SA

By Tom Head15-08-2022 17:38

A National Shutdown will be compounded by plans for a National Strike next week – with BOTH happening on the same day.

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