Economic Freedom Fighters - EFF
Advocate Dali Mpofu set tongues wagging on social media with claims that the Economic Freedom Fighters' national shutdown on Monday, 20 March was successful.
EFF members are picketing outside various police stations and courts in Gauteng, demanding the release of over 500 protesters arrested during the shutdown.
Many citizens in Cape Town believe EFF members should have found a better way to deal with the country's challenges rather than shutting down the economy.
Bongo Maffin singer Stoan Seate has released a video to address the massive backlash he faced after his tweet insulting the EFF. He said he was unbothered.
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula faced major backlash on social media after claiming the national shutdown led by members of the EFF “dismally failed”.
The Economic Freedom Fighters' shutdown saw the arrests of more than 500 protestors across the country. Police say Gauteng saw the highest number of arrests.
The Presidency has defended government after Julius Malema revealed that the transport minister blocked the EFF from transporting protestors to the shutdown.
EFF members camped outside the ANC's headquarters, Luthuli House in Joburg, and called for the end of loadshedding and President Cyril Ramaphosa's removal.
Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema sang praises to his supporters for bravely participating in the national shutdown despite heavy police presence.
Economic Freedom Fighters - EFF
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