LIVE UPDATE
- Monday, March 20, 2023 is the day the EFF political party has chosen for its so-called “national shutdown”.
- Prior to the day, the party has approached various establishments to encourage them not to do business on the day due to the protest.
- Last week, EFF leader Julius Malema told the media at a press conference that the shutdown would go ahead as planned on Monday.
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#sapsHQ Report any criminal activities or acts of violence during the #NationalShutdown by using the #MySAPSApp or by calling #CrimeStop on 08600 10111. TM pic.twitter.com/XDeBZGrpnz
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) March 20, 2023
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[WATCH] "We are here to ask [President Cyril] Ramaphosa to leave this house. If he doesn't want to step down, we will force him to." – EFF leader Julius Malema speaking at the Union Buildings during the #NationalShutdown protest. #Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/BKn0uKtF1Q
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) March 20, 2023
[WATCH] "We are here to ask [President Cyril] Ramaphosa to leave this house. If he doesn't want to step down, we will force him to." – EFF leader Julius Malema speaking at the Union Buildings during the #NationalShutdown protest. #Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/BKn0uKtF1Q
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) March 20, 2023
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The members of Inkatha Freedom Party led by Ulundi Municipality mayor Wilson Ntshangase patrolling around business centre in Ulundi to ensure that no business is interrupted today. Video supplied pic.twitter.com/jl5M0XVlRf
— Daily Sun (@dailysunsa) March 20, 2023
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[FLY OVER] #Durban from the sky.
87 people arrested nationwide for their alleged roles in public violence and destruction, including two women who were arrested in the Menlyn area in Pretoria for pelting cars with stones. #NationalShutdown pic.twitter.com/16AbeDAyUC
— Lirandzu Themba (@LirandzuThemba) March 20, 2023
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Officers are clearing & removing obstructions on the roads across the City of Johannesburg to ensure free flow of traffic & safety for all road users. #ManjeNamhlanje #SaferJoburg#JoburgServices pic.twitter.com/9CsAM3S4rw
— Jo'burg Metro Police Department – JMPD (@JoburgMPD) March 20, 2023
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Boots on the ground, ready to serve & protect the residents of Joburg. #JMPD officers on parade in the loom of today's #NationalShutdown #SaferJoburg #ManjeNamhlanje pic.twitter.com/lKpkWzQUKM
— Jo'burg Metro Police Department – JMPD (@JoburgMPD) March 20, 2023
⚠️Traffic Advisory
Traffic disruptions in the Sandton princinct. Marchers are currently on Katherine street heading towards West str, Sandton CBD. Officers are present monitoring the march.
Motorists are advised to avoid & use alternative routes.#NationalShutdown #JHBTraffic pic.twitter.com/LVrlsgE5Kb
— Jo'burg Metro Police Department – JMPD (@JoburgMPD) March 20, 2023
Economic Freedom Fighters singing outside Mahlamba Ndlopfu the Official Residence for the President of the Republic of South Africa in Pretoria. @dailysunsa #EFFNationalShutdown pic.twitter.com/krcBq1Dvlj
— Kgalalelo Tlhoaele (@Kgalulul) March 20, 2023
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The police are on standby in various parts of the country, monitoring the EFF-led national shutdown. Western Cape Police Commissioner Lt Gen Thembisile Patekile says there have been several arrests in relation to the protests. @AthiMtongana has more.https://t.co/bseggQMdzt pic.twitter.com/WhfGQTiMER
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) March 20, 2023
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Ekurhuleni Mayor Tania Campbell is in Tembisa where tensions have been running high at an EFF protest. Smoke is billowing from the remnants of burning tyres while some streets are still blocked. Newzroom Afrika's @TondaniTakalani has more.
Watch: https://t.co/VcxyUU9oI2 pic.twitter.com/hfAea0vFhv
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) March 20, 2023
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Leader of EFF Julius Malema and his ye has made Pretoria CBD small. @dailysunsa #EFFNationalShutdown pic.twitter.com/Kd4fzZAwl6
— Kgalalelo Tlhoaele (@Kgalulul) March 20, 2023
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Other smaller parties including ATM, UDM and F4SD have joined the @EFFSouthAfrica. Meanwhile, members have built a box coffin with the face of President Ramaphosa pasted on it. #NationalShutdown @TimesLIVE pic.twitter.com/cg58OjpDDr
— Rorisang Kgosana (@therealrorisang) March 20, 2023
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Passenger update
We regret to inform you that our buses are recalled back in the depots due to the intense situation around the main operational areas in town as well as the very low ridership in the morning. We have to take precautionary measures for everyone safety— Tshwane Bus Service (@Tshwanebus2) March 20, 2023
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The EFF warming up for the shutdown march in Cape Town with old struggle songs and a poster telling President Ranaphosa to leave and for loadshedding to stop. @TeamNews24 pic.twitter.com/sBPG2AboiJ
— Jenni Evans (@itchybyte) March 20, 2023
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The crowd of protesters have grown in numbers in Cape Town. pic.twitter.com/6mNPcoJxP4
— Lisalee Solomons🎀🗞 (@Lisaleesolomon1) March 20, 2023
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Here come the taxis with more shutdown protesters the EFF in Cape Town
said they were waiting for before starting. They say chairperson Veronic Mente will direct then. As you can see there are cops all over. @TeamNews24 pic.twitter.com/V1ncpOdJ8x— Jenni Evans (@itchybyte) March 20, 2023
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The Fallist anthem as EFF supporters wait for their instruction to start their national shutdown march to Parliament. @TeamNews24 pic.twitter.com/vWCg8jUWIk
— Jenni Evans (@itchybyte) March 20, 2023
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EFF leader Julius Malema leads the protest of the national shutdown through the streets of Tshwane towards the Union Buildings Video: Oupa Mokoena/African News Agency (ANA) #ShutdownSA #ShutDown #JuliusMalema @EFFSouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/UCFdtSV34r
— Pretoria News (@pretorianews) March 20, 2023
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Malema hand in hand with Carl Niehaus and ATM leader Vuyolwethu Zungula as they make their way through the Pretoria CBD. The EFF leaders said his party had an “appointment with the streets” but won’t be handing a memorandum to anyone. #EFFNationalShutdown @News24 @TeamNews24 pic.twitter.com/PBqIkjwrRx
— Juniour Khumalo (@JKwritingz) March 20, 2023
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[LATEST] it’s business as usual in the Economic hub of 🇿🇦 with little to no incidents. @SAPoliceService remain on standby and on high alert for any acts of violence, intimidation or unruly conduct that aims to infringe on rights of movement.#NationalShutdown pic.twitter.com/o5laW4hBao
— Lirandzu Themba (@LirandzuThemba) March 20, 2023
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EFF leader Julius Malema has arrived at Church Square, Pretoria, where he address protesters
Leader of Economic Freedom Fighters, Julius Malema addressing the protesters at Church Square in Tshwane. Videos by @Kgalulul#nationalshutdown #shutdown #EFFmarch #Churchsquare #Ndlozi #Malema #protest #EFF #ramaphosa @snl24sa pic.twitter.com/G8bDPDjBBe
— Daily Sun (@dailysunsa) March 20, 2023
Leader of Economic Freedom Fighters, Julius Malema addressing the protesters at Church Square in Tshwane. Videos by @Kgalulul
#nationalshutdown #shutdown #EFFmarch #Churchsquare #Ndlozi #Malema #protest #EFF #ramaphosa @snl24sa pic.twitter.com/l6L89aDAQg— Daily Sun (@dailysunsa) March 20, 2023
EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and party leader Julius Malema. – PHOTO: Juniour Khumalo/News24
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EFF members arrive in buses as they gather next to CPUT Cape Town campus. Video by Misheck Makora pic.twitter.com/pwMRVwMfLs
— Daily Sun (@dailysunsa) March 20, 2023
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#NationalShutdown Putco spokesperson Lindokuhle Xulu said that protesters demanded their buses be used to transport them to their rally. https://t.co/3ZMhTkoYFy
— 702 (@Radio702) March 20, 2023
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If in Pretoria come join demonstrations at Church Square 📍 #NationalShutdown pic.twitter.com/uLP5jJw70a
— Mbuyiseni Ndlozi (@MbuyiseniNdlozi) March 20, 2023
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WATCH: A small group of EFF supporters pass the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermartizburg. @News24 @TeamNews24 pic.twitter.com/ISGg4BjbxM
— Kaveel Singh (@kaveels) March 20, 2023
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African Radical Economic Transformation Alliance (ARETA) joins EFF for the National Shutdown March in Church square Tshwane. Video by @Kgalulul pic.twitter.com/RrZfMNeRX5
— Daily Sun (@dailysunsa) March 20, 2023