The mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni, Tania Campbell, says law enforcement agencies have been on high alert to ensure the safety of residents and businesses amid the EFF's national shutdown. | iavanpijoos
She said 13 people had been arrested in Ekurhuleni by Monday morning, but a final headcount would be available throughout the course of the day.
"They are managing the situation very well. So far, we have seen no violence, and we are protecting all the council facilities as well as containing the crowds," Campbell said. The spokesperson for the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department, Kelebogile Thepa, said officers used"minimum force" to disperse the protesters. Thepa said no injuries were reported, and no arrests were made.
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