Clicks to close all its stores on Wednesday
Health and beauty retailer, Clicks has decided to close all its stores until Thursday.
The retail giant came under fire after a TRESemmé advert on the company's website depicted black people's hair as "dry and dull" while white people's hair was depicted as "normal".
This led to the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) protesting outside the retailer's stores across the countrywide, demanding outlets be shut down until Friday.
The High Court granted Clicks an interdict against the red berets prevent them from intimidating and threatening its staff members, but the EFF has vowed to continue with its action – pointing out that the court has not declared the protests illegal.
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In a statement, Clicks Group said it has decided to close the stores on Wednesday to further engage with staff members.
"And to provide counselling and support. Clicks will be supported by the ICAS Employee Health and Wellness Programme. Clicks had no choice but to approach the courts, as protecting staff and customers remain the number one priority.
"The closure means Clicks will be unable to provide medication to customers, along with public sector medicine pick-up points being temporarily unavailable."
Clicks also confirmed the company received a letter on Monday from the South African Human Rights Commission and is in the process of responding to the letter.
