LIVE | EFF shutdown: Police will have to be tough without being brutal - Cele
Over 24 000 tyres have been found and confiscated by the police and other law enforcement agencies. The tyres were hidden under bridges and other strategic points.A total of 57 suspects have been arrested in connection with the EFF's national protest. Police minister Bheki Cele said the majority of the suspects were arrested in Gauteng overnight. He briefed the media on Monday morning.
"57 people have been arrested around the country. Gauteng leads, followed by the Free State, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. Those nabbed were arrested for public violence and intimidation, the minister explained. In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today.
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