EFF national shutdown: Police release total arrests statistics
At least 550 people were arrested for various crimes ranging from public violence to intimidation during the national shutdown on Monday.
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EFF national shutdown kicks off with chaos in Braamfontein [video]
Braamfontein was lit with violence between protesters and public order police in the wee hours of Monday.
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EFF national shutdown: Bheki Cele warns protestors police will ‘uphold the law’
Bheki Cele said those who break the law will be arrested.
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Ramaphosa on EFF national shutdown: ‘Anarchy and disorder will not be allowed’
President Ramaphosa emphasised that although the right to protest is guaranteed in the Constitution, it does not allow for the rights of others to be infringed.
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EFF national shutdown: SANTACO reveals taxi plans for Monday, 20 March 2023
SANTACO will not join the EFF national shutdown. Here’s what you need to know.
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EFF national shutdown: Malema to hold talks with taxi industry
Malema confirmed he will hold talks with SANTACO, sparking fears of the taxi industry’s involvement in the national shutdown.
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EF ultimatum to businesses: ‘Close shop or get looted on national shutdown’
The EFF has warned businesses to remain closed on Monday, 20 March 2023, ‘to avoid the looting.’
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EFF national shutdown: Here’s what to expect on 20 March 2023
The EFF will embark on a national shutdown on the eve of the 63rd anniversary of the Sharpeville massacre.
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National shutdown: Road closures in every province on Wednesday, 24 August 2022
Here is a guide on how to get around the national shutdown in all provinces on Wednesday.
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National shutdown: These trade unions are striking on Wednesday, 24 August 2022
Collectively, the trade unions participating in the national shutdown represent more than two million workers.
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National shutdown confirmed: Here’s what to expect on Wednesday, 24 August 2022
South Africa has been warned of Wednesday’s national shutdown.
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EFF national shutdown confirmed: Here’s what you need to know
The EFF warns its national shutdown will not be peaceful at all.
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National shutdown: SA’s second-largest union plans to go on strike
SAFTU has released a tentative date of their national shutdown.
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National shutdown on Thursday, 7 July 2022: Here are the latest updates [video]
The national shutdown gains momentum as Richards Bay joins Mbombela. Here are the latest updates.
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Is the ‘national shutdown’ a hoax? – Here’s what we know
Ramblings of a national shutdown are rife on social media, but who’s behind it this time around?