Among the reasons for Monday’s expected nationwide protest is a call for Ramaphosa’s resignation, but the president said that the only way that would happen was through a vote, not a government overthrow.
PRETORIA - President Cyril Ramaphosa issued a stern warning to the Economic Freedom Fighters and other organisations involved in the planned national shutdown that disorder and anarchy would not be tolerated.
The EFF is expected to lead a nationwide protest on Monday, with the South African federation of Trade Unions also joining. There were multiple reasons given for the shutdown, but the party said it was focusing on two main points: the resignation of president Ramaphosa and the nation's energy crisis.
Speaking at the Union Buildings in Tshwane, Ramaphosa said while the right to protest was enshrined in the Constitution, the only way of getting him out of office would be through a vote, not an attempt to overthrow the government.“Coercing others to act in a way that you want is not a part of our democratic architecture and I wanted to say, very clearly: disorder and anarchy will not be allowed in South Africa.
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