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National shutdown is for workers to express their anger to govt: COSATU
Trade Federation COSATU has called on all workers across the country to join a national shutdown on Thursday aimed at…
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All Truck Drivers Forum disappointed with low turnout for shutdown
All Truck Drivers Forum and Allied South Africa expressed disappointment at the dismal outcome of its planned national shutdown of…
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KZN Department of Health comes out unscathed during the EFF’s national shutdown
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health said there were no reports of interruptions at their health facilities during the EFF’s national…
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#NationalShutdown: Police on high alert after more than 500 protesters arrested
Members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) are on high alert on Tuesday following the the national shutdown that…
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Presidency defends govt decision to block bus companies from honouring EFF shutdown booking
Presidency Minister Khumbudzo Ntshaveni has defended the government’s decision to block buses from transporting EFF supporters to various destinations during…
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Floyd Shivambu: EFF can end load shedding in 6 months
Economic Freedom Fighters deputy president (EFF) Floyd Shivambu says if the party could take over government tomorrow, they would end…
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More than 500 arrested nationwide
At least 550 people have been arrested countrywide during the national shutdown. The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (Natjoints)…
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Fikile Mbalula calls EFF shutdown a flop, praises law enforcement’s efforts
Halfway into the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) national shutdown, the African National Congress (ANC) has described the protest as a…
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Bara taxi drivers: EFF shutdown and public holiday a double blow for them
Taxi drivers at one of Joburg’s busiest ranks said that Monday’s national shutdown and the public holiday would be a…
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Prince Kaybee joins the protest #NationalShutdown
The National Shutdown is in full swing, and thousands are taking to the streets to voice their frustration with the…
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Nhlanhla Lux accuses EFF members of bomb attack
Soweto Parliament leader Nhlanhla Lux alleges EFF members bombed his house on Monday. He says two bombs hit his house…
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#NationalShutdown: Busa calls for swift action against law-breaking
Business Unity South Africa is calling on law enforcement officers to act swiftly if there’s any form of violence during…
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Putco reverses decision to suspend services on Monday
Putco has reversed its decision to suspend its services on Monday. The company had announced its buses would not operate…
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#NationalShutdown: Bheki Cele says over 80 people arrested across SA
Some areas across the country have already been hit by the planned nationwide national shutdown with Police Minister Bheki Cele…
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#NationalShutdown: Human rights groups call for a non-violent protest
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) planned national shutdown should not infringe on…
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#NationalShutdown: EFF calls on international community to monitor protests as Ramaphosa deploys soldiers
The EFF has “rejected” the deployment of members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) across the country, ahead…
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EFF members gathering around the country
On Monday, the EFF embarks on its much-anticipated national shutdown. The party is leading a march against rolling blackouts and…
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SA Council of Churches concerned over national shutdown
The South African Council of Churches is concerned about Monday’s planned national shutdown. It says while everyone has a constitutional…
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Protest must be militant and radical yet peaceful – EFF on National Shutdown
With just a few hours left for the planned nationwide shutdown, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called on its…
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Western Cape police on high alert ahead of national shutdown
Law enforcement authorities across the country are finalizing preparations for Monday’s mass action. Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile says…
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#NationalShutdown: SACP calls for peaceful protests
The SACP is the latest to condemn threats of intimidation during the planned national shutdown on Monday. The party is…
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DA interdict to halt EFF national shutdown fails
The DA has failed in its bid to have Monday’s national shutdown declared illegal. However, the High Court has ruled…
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No barricading of roads will be allowed, says Natjoints on EFF shutdown
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (Natjoints) said it will not allow any barricading of national, provincial, and municipal…
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Putco to suspend operations on Monday due to national shutdown
Bus Company, Putco, says it will suspend its operations on Monday due to safety concerns emanating from the Economic Freedom…
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Police ready for national shutdown
Anyone caught breaking the law or forcing people to stay away from work on Monday will be arrested. Police Minister…
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#NationalShutdown: Santaco says taxi industry will operate as normal
The South African National Taxi Council says the EFF’s briefed it about its plans to bring the country to a…
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Presidency issues stern warning ahead of national shutdown
The Presidency has issued a stern warning over the Economic Freedom Fighters shutdown, saying attempts to cause disruptions will be…
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Lawlessness will not be tolerated during national shutdown: Cabinet
Cabinet says lawlessness will not be tolerated during next week’s national shutdown. Monday’s protest action, being organised by the Economic…
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Airports will operate normally despite national shutdown, says Acsa
The Airports Company South Africa (Acsa), which manages all major airports in the country, said it would be operating as…
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We’re not fighting, don’t try us – Malema warns law enforcers ahead of National Shutdown
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema – has warned law enforcement officials not to intimidate anyone who will be…
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Police on high alert in run-up to national shutdown
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (Natjoints) remains on high alert to combat any form of criminality regarding the…
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EFF shutdown: City of Cape Town heads to court for precautionary interdict
Mayor of Cape Town Geordin Hill-Lewis said that the city’s heading to court on Tuesday morning for a precautionary interdict,…
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Source of depression in SA is the unemployment crisis – Zwelinzima Vavi
Wednesday’s national shutdown was peaceful, with a powerful message. Government must do more to intervene in rising prices and the…
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SAFTU calls for national shutdown
The South African Federation of Trade Unions and its allies will be taking to the streets in protest to air…
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Taxi industry warns of national shutdown over fuel price hikes
The taxi industry is threatening a national shutdown. It’s demanding government intervention to curb high fuel prices. Angry operators say…
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President Ramaphosa moves to quell tensions amid a flurry of threats to shut down SA
President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to quell tensions amid a flurry of threats to shut down the country over a…
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EFF calls for national shutdown over Eskom, fuel prices & Phala Phala farm saga
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called for an unprecedented national shutdown to demand the country back from what it…
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NATJoints: No major incidents amid national shutdown rumours
South Africa’s National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure says there were no major incidents or disruptions reported countywide amid rumours…
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CT police deploy maximum resources should protests erupt
City law enforcement said it’s deployed maximum resources in anticipation of possible national shutdown protests on Friday. This comes in…
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#NationalShutdown: Shops in Durban CBD looted overnight – WATCH
Video footage has emerged early on Friday morning showing scores of residents in the Durban central business district looting a…
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NTA and Santaco deny being part of national shutdown planned for Friday
Two of the country’s biggest taxi associations, the National Taxi Alliance and Santaco have both denied claims of being part…
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NATJoints on high alert after threats of national shutdown on Friday
South Africa’s National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJoints) says law enforcement officers have been deployed and are on high…
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Fake News alert: There won’t be a national shutdown on 2 December
You may have seen posts on social media announcing a “National Shutdown” on 2 December, while other memos call for…
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#NationalShutdown: Rather responsive than sorry, SAPS on high alert
Amid heightened police visibility monitoring potential flare-ups of civil unrest in the country, police said they were not leaving anything…
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ANC KZN distances itself from shutdown
KwaZulu-Natal authorities are on high alert following calls for a national shutdown on Monday. Posters are doing the rounds and…
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