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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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