But EFF leader Julius Malema has said those trying to foment violence during the protest will be rooted out and taken to law enforcement. Business leaders are ...
That is why we have taken several preemptive steps to ensure that the safety of South Africans and business are prioritised,” George said in a statement. “This city has just emerged from consecutive calamities that battered its economy and that of the country. Investors may see it as a sign of instability and unpredictability, which would further deter them from investing in the country, further stifle economic growth and hinder job creation. “The upcoming national stay-away adds to the growing list of concerns for foreign investors in South Africa.” “We will have to stay away because of the possible looting,” said association member Julekha Latib. Law enforcement agencies must protect the rights of all South Africans.”
Monday, March 20, 2023 will be a normal day of business in Nelson Mandela Bay, despite calls for a national shutdown. Flights will also be operating as ...
All agencies are on high alert and patrols will be in place to protect the national key points. The legislative instruments are in place and will be exercised to ensure members of the public are safe at the airports which have designated areas for peaceful protest," the company said in a statement. The impact of the planned shutdown will also have a significant impact on the city’s economy, and we cannot allow that. "We want to assure the residents of Nelson Mandela Bay that March 20, 2023 will be a normal business day, contrary to the pronouncement by those advocating for any disruption. "Our country has witnessed senseless acts of violence, destruction of property and assets and the loss of life, all in the name of protests. As an employee you have the right to go to your place of employment and nobody can deprive you of that.
The call by the EFF for a national shutdown on Monday to demand the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa and to protest against load shedding comes when ...
The fact that the strike is scheduled for a day before the public holiday is telling, because people were not going to go to work anyway.” DM This one by the EFF will not be different. For me, these are all electioneering by Malema and the EFF. “We know we are being racially targeted and pushed out of jobs and denied opportunities in this country. We firmly believe, if left unchecked and not acted upon by the government with urgency, it will send out the wrong message and give criminals the licence to loot, intimidate and destroy.” “We believe a crisis cannot be resolved by using the proposed approach of a shutdown. We have submitted a Section 77 notice to Nedlac [the National Economic Development and Labour Council] to protect all workers in and outside the federation. Contravening the law will be dealt with,” she said. We are saying to them, you have a right to defend [yourselves]. This means any worker, even if they are not members of unions affiliated to Saftu, will be protected from victimisation by employers,” he said. These include unemployment, an economic meltdown, general lawlessness and a lack of decisive leadership across the spectrum. The EFF’s shutdown call has been joined by several organisations including the South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu).
While protesters often use burning tyres as a means of blocking roads and making their voices heard, the practice has significant negative impacts on both ...
In addition to the health risks, burning tyres also contribute to air pollution and climate change. The tyres will be donated to a worthy social cause. The post claimed that the tyres are being left by those who will be partaking in
Countries abroad are warning their citizens living in, or travelling to, South Africa about the protest action planned for Monday, 20 March 2023.
Disorder and anarchy will not be allowed in South Africa. [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-africa), over 280,000 British tourists visited South Africa in 2022 and “most visits are trouble-free”. South Africa is governed by the rule of law. Police Ministry Spokesperson, Lirandzu Themba, tweeted photos of police operations being inspected on Friday morning by SAPS “top brass”, and said the inspections were undertaken “leading up to the Monday #NationalShutdown. “Protests aimed at delivering a national shutdown are expected across South Africa on Monday 20 March. can become violent”, the UK’s foreign office says:
South Africa's state-owned rail operator Transnet SOC Ltd. is putting plans in place to enable it to continue operations on Monday when the third biggest ...
Saftu has joined hands with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in their call for a nationwide protest on Monday to demand that the government addresses the ...
No, this is one of many shots we have been firing. "We're not going to do a once-off demonstration and we go back to peace and normal. Saftu has joined hands with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in their call for a nationwide protest on Monday to demand that the government addresses the many problems facing the country.
Elements of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) are being deployed in support of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other state ...
Police Minister Bheki Cele said during a media briefing this week that, “we want to assure everyone in the country that the 20th of March will be a normal business day. If there is a weakness in the security cluster, it is that we have allowed people to use social media to plan and intimidate, and we have not followed up. This is executed in line with one of the government outcomes of making sure that all South Africans are and feel safe,” the SANDF said.
Deputy national police commissioner Tebello Mosikili outlined the measures that have been put in place to mitigate the impact of the national shutdown at a ...
We have a joint responsibility to protect anyone in our country and their property, including members of the international community." Deputy national police commissioner Tebello Mosikili outlined the measures that have been put in place to mitigate the impact of the national shutdown at a media briefing in Pretoria on Friday evening. "A word of caution to travellers that they might need to make provision for extra time, factoring in security measures that will be in place to ensure safety and the security of anyone, including tourists.
'Widespread violence': South Africa braces for day of chaos as Marxist party demands 'national shutdown'. South Africans are nervously bracing for a ...
The other half believes that the day will be chaos and are refusing to leave their homes.” “On the contrary, it will only push South Africa deeper into chaos and poverty.” We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in South Africa.” My vote is for the latter.— #zombieland (@k9_reaper) “The streets are calling, we all have to occupy all the streets of South Africa. The two are working together, informally, to manufacture the explosion Mbeki refers to. Come and join the march, my sister.” There is no correlation between the picture and the shutdown. I see no incitement of violence in the picture as nobody is being targeted. He accused Mr Ramaphosa and the ANC of corruption. “In my knowledge, everyone has the right to a firearm as long as it is licensed … “South Africans, fellow fighters and the ground forces, now is the time to take action,” Mr Malema said in the video.