Economic Freedom Fighters - EFF
Some citizens began protesting and blocking roadways in various parts of the country, sparking widespread fear. This comes ahead of the EFF's national shutdown.
The Economic Freedom Fighters protested outside German company Siemens' head offices in Midrand regarding allegations of discrimination against black employees.
President Cyril Ramaphosa said security forces are ready to protect non-protesting South Africans from threats of violence during the EFF's national shutdown.
The SA National Taxi Council (Santaco) informed the EFF that the taxi industry will not be participating in the opposition party's national shutdown on Monday.
Defence Minister Thandi Modise has place the SANDF on standby in the event of violence in the Economic Freedom Fighters' national shutdown on Monday, 20 March.
EFF leader Julius Malema held a press conference and claimed the political party's planned national shutdown will be peaceful, leaving many citizens wary.
Business Unity South Africa CEO Cas Coovadia condemned the Economic Freedom Fighters for threatening to force businesses to close during the national shutdown.
Several opposition parties plan to work together by forming a coalition government with the purpose of removing the ANC from power during the 2024 election.
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says the EFF's national shutdown against President Cyril Ramaphosa and loadshedding will cause more suffering for the poor.
Economic Freedom Fighters - EFF
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