Economic Freedom Fighters

Mbalula made a mockery of the Economic Freedom Fighters as they led protests in different parts of the country.

Everything went smoothly [and] according to plan against the doomsayers who wanted to associate the EFF with looting.” “When the CIC calls for a shutdown, South Africa will respond. Mbalula commended the police for their handling of the sporadic demonstrations.

The national shutdown by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Monday was marked by a heavy police presence across the country.

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It's counter intuitive to say we have an unemployment problem, and w need to do something about it...so we close the economy down for the day. The shutdown was marked by a heavy police presence, with enforcement agencies monitoring proceedings, which included 3 000 SANDF soldiers deployed to maintain law and order during the march. It was not the turnout that most people expected, and it was much more peaceful than what was anticipated in the lead up. 3 000 SANDF soldiers were deployed to maintain law and order during the shutdown. Enforcement agencies were deployed to monitor the party's nationwide shutdown.