Shutdown protests in Durban 'peaceful and quiet’
Scores of EFF supporters are protesting in the Durban CBD over the crippling electricity shortages.
They took off from the party's Glenwood offices earlier as part of a nationwide shutdown that is also calling for the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Law enforcement officials were monitoring the protest throughout the morning.
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The eThekwini metro police's Boysie Zungu says the protest has been peaceful.
"The city is quiet, although police are there to ensure that there are no disturbances that are taking place. They will be able to control traffic if they are approaching an interception."
City spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela says there haven't been any incidents reported.
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“As the city we would like to assure the members of the public that all roads in eThekwini and clear and metro police is put in full force to guard against any incidents."
[FLY OVER] #Durban from the sky.
— Lirandzu Themba (@LirandzuThemba) March 20, 2023
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
[Listen] KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khwanazi addressing the media in Durban. Few were arrested for public violence and intimidation #ItsInYourHands #YourSafetyOurConcern #NationalShutdown pic.twitter.com/fCxDFCiTRc
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) March 20, 2023
