LISTEN: Here's the latest update on the #NationalShutdown rumours!
Updated | By Mike V
What do authorities have to say about the rumoured #NationalShutdown?
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East Coast Radio's Jayshree Parasuramen has given us some information about the rumoured #NationalShutdown that has been trending on social media.
The threats of a national shutdown began after the latest fuel price increase at the start of June.
Read more: Santaco distances itself from national shutdown
The unconfirmed shutdown is apparently planned for Friday the 10th of June, with calls for the government to do something about the runaway costs.
According to ECR Newswatch, the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) is distancing itself from a possible national shutdown over the high fuel prices.
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We should not be nervous because authorities are on very high alert. Let's stick with the facts; the national taxi alliance has confirmed with us that they will not be partaking in the strike tomorrow.- Jayshree Parasuramen
If there are any developments on Friday, Darren, Keri & Sky and Jayshree Parasuramen will be the first to let you know.
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