Phoenix residents say they are concerned ahead of Monday’s national shutdown by the Economic Freedom Fighters. The party is calling for an end to load shedding and for President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign.
Police Minister Bheki Cele visited Phoenix this morning and engaged with community members and businesses. The area emerged as a hotspot for racial intolerance during the civil unrest in 2021. These residents say they have mixed emotions about Monday’s shutdown.
“There is nothing we could do about it, we have to wait and see. We are fed up with what is going to happen, so we are just on the lookout now. We are just a little bit more careful trying to buy extra groceries because we can’t say if they will burn the malls and stuff here. The CPF sent us messages saying that they are under a lot of stress, violence wise we were expecting it but luckily the police are here. We don’t have to worry as a person and as a mom I am worried definitely. Meanwhile, small businesses have expressed concern about the effects the shutdown will have on them.
Source: SABC
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