PRESIDENCY spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said on Sunday that law enforcement agencies are closely monitoring the situation throughout South Africa ahead of the EFF’s national shutdown and will act swiftly against any threats of violence.
Magwenya told a media briefing on Sunday that as things stand, people will go about their business on Monday despite the EFF-led national shutdown.
“If there are those who are he’ll bent on disrupting the usual programme, law enforcement is expected to act. The national key points will be protected. Critical infrastructure will also be protected. Citizens are also assured that law enforcement agencies will protect them,” said Magwenya.
“As the President has stated, as much as right to protest is guaranteed, equally, that right is not absolute, and it is not a ticket to engage in any form of violence and interrupt other people’s lives.”
Magwenya said Monday will also be a normal business day
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