Though the party began their nationwide protest early Monday morning, apart from minor disruptions in Cape Town, Tembisa, Pretoria and Soweto, most services continued to operate normally.
The red berets’ national shutdown was to protest the ongoing energy crisis, demanding that PresidentThough protest action kicked off across the country, it was currently still business as usual for most districts.More Economic Freedom Fighters supporters were gathered at Church Square in Pretoria by 11 AM, planning to march to the Union Buildings.
Meanwhile, the Police Ministry confirmed that 87 people were arrested nationwide since midnight in connection with the shutdown.National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure spokesperson Athlenda Mathe issued a stern warning for those breaking the law. Long distance taxi driver, Lebogang said that the last time the taxi rank was this deserted was during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A fruits and vegetables vendor, Philemon, said he was scared to open his stall on Monday over fears of having his stock looted.
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