The much-anticipated national shutdown headed by the EFF began early on Monday with the intention of disrupting the country through protests against the electricity crisis and to call for President Cyril Ramaphosa to step down.
Soweto parliament leader Nhlanhla “Lux” Dlamini who accused the EFF of being behind it. claimed at least two petrol bombs were thrown at his home, with one hitting the roof. The house was not damaged.
Early reports were that Putco had to halt bus operations after reports of intimidation. In Thembisa, commuters stayed away from the Oakmoor Taxi Rank, which appeared full of stationary minibus taxis with more drivers than passengers. Nearby shops remained closed and only a few vendors opened their stalls. Roads through the township bore black marks from burning tyres.
Soweto was relatively calm, with a few fires on roads that were extinguished. Some arrests were made in Braamfontein when students began protesting late on Sunday night but apart from this, no major incidents were reported in the Johannesburg area.As the day progressed there were isolated incidents, pockets of quiet, reports of rising tensions and a fair bit of waiting as protesters took to waiting for colleagues to join them before marching together.
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