National Shutdown: Malema Says EFF Won’t Be Intimidated After Court Grants Interdict, SA Divided

• The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have been barred from inciting violence, destroying infrastructure and looting during their protest
• The urgent interdict was granted by the Western Cape High Court ahead of the National Shutdown on Monday
• Julius Malema said the EFF remain resolute to voice out their issues peacefully and will not be intimidated by the state

JOHANNESBURG - The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema told party members to prepare to fight on Monday during the National Shutdown.

This comes after the Cape Town high court granted an interdict that prohibits the EFF and its supporters from disrupting businesses and harming people during its planned protest, reported News24.

Malema said in his speech at the Orlando Community Hall in Johannesburg that no court order or intimidation from the state and security companies will prevent them from protesting.

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According to TimesLIVE, Malema pointed out on Friday night that the purpose of the National Shutdown is to get President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign and to voice out the challenges faced by the majority of black people.

The EFF leader urged members not to provoke law enforcement but said they must prepare to defend themselves.

“All types of intimidation have been issued by the state. All types of intimidation have been issued by private security guards. No private security guard or citizen has the right to shoot at another private citizen. If a private citizen shoots at you, you must be prepared to fight fire with fire. We must never smile with anyone who wants to shoot us.”

SA citizens react to Malema's speech ahead of National Shutdown

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David Ramanaledi said:

"A lot of EFF members who blindly follow him are gonna get arrested on Monday. Unfortunately, they are going to be on their own in court!"

Mosimanegape Sam wrote:

"SANTACO said it's business as usual on Monday. Go to work and no one will stop you."

Thabang Mampa commented:

"The same military and SAPS that is keen to stop protests. If they had the same energy, I don't think the crime rate would be so high in South Africa."

Siphosami Matshana stated:

"No EFF red ant will stop us from going to work. Period!"

Tshegofatso Aphane mentioned:

"Looks like EFF has shaken the whole country before Monday even arrives."

Muntuza Masina said:

"He is forcing lawlessness in SA."

National Shutdown: Bheki Cele says there won’t be a repeat of July unrest, Mzansi supports protest

Briefly News reported that Police Minister Bheki Cele called for law enforcement officials to ensure the national shutdown is not a repeat of the 2021 July unrest.

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Addressing police and other officials, Cele sent a stern warning to those participating in the shutdown. He joined in an inspection of the measures in place to monitor the protest.

Source: Briefly News