Police on high alert amid shutdown threats
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) says it's on high alert following threats of a possible national shutdown on Friday.
Messages and posters have been circulating on social media calling for a protest over high fuel prices.
National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says NATJOINTS has been briefed by the Intelligence Coordinating Committee on the validity of the threats.
She's given an assurance that they're closely monitoring the situation and the associated risks.
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"Law enforcement officers have been deployed and are on high alert to prevent and combat any forms of criminality.
"The respective PROVJOINTS have been directed to ensure multidisciplinary deployments and that the necessary contingency plans are in place."
Members of the public have been warned against sharing and spreading unverified information.
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