Unconfirmed reports of a possible national shutdown has been circulating social media.
People are flocking to petrol stations to fill up where they can on July 13, 2021 in Durban. Picture: Gallo Images/Darren Stewart
Cosatu national spokesperson Sizwe Pamla, who confirmed that none of the federation’s 17 union affiliates would take part in the demonstrations, said fuel and food hikes were “bleeding workers’ wages”.
Against the background of the impact of the war in Ukraine, Baur said government “should not hold back on tightening monetary policy for a little bit longer”. “In an economy in crisis – underpinned by the near collapse of our energy system – we now face the perfect storm: rising food and fuel prices caused by a European war we have no control over.
“Our teams are on standby with contingency plans to manage any unrest that may happen.” Fidelity will place helicopter pilots on standby and be ready to deploy its resources, which include manpower and armoured personnel carriers.
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