Authorities on high alert amid shutdown threats
National police agencies have boosted safety and security measures, in parts of the country, following threats of a national shutdown on Monday.
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJOINTS) says it's concerned about a number of inflammatory messages on social media calling for violence.
Spokesperson Mathapelo Peters says they are also aware that people are mobilising to respond to the shutdown.
"The public is urged not to respond to calls for violence and criminality, and are thus discouraged from participating in activities that seek to defy the rule of law and undermine the authority of the State.
“We are calling on Community Police Forums and related sub-forums to work with the police as they usually do, and to mobilise the community against any form of lawlessness."
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Days of violence and looting in July claimed more than 300 lives.
Peters says they're the taking threats very seriously.
"Law abiding citizens should be at ease knowing that the NatJOINTS is not taking these threats lightly. Security forces are on high alert and ready to maintain stability in the country, and ensure the safety and security of South Africans."
