PHUTI MOSOMANE
SUPPORTERS of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), African Transformation Movement (ATM) and other fraternal organizations have descended on the lawns of the Church Square in Pretoria ahead of the national shutdown.
EFF spokesperson Sinawo Thambo the party’s members have gathered in high spirits despite military presence around the city.
“Our members have started gathering from midnight. The presence of heavy police resembles a military state and the end of the ANC. We will not be intimidated by anyone. They can claim that it’s a normal day but the situation on the ground is different,” Thambo said.
EFF leader Julius Malema is expected to join protesters at Church Square.
Organisations which have joined the protests include the Pan Africanist Congress, SA Federation of Trade Unions, United Democratic Movement, ARETA, APC, Land Party, NUMSA, FAWU, Rational Youth Movement and DEMAWUSA.
Former ANC leader Carl Niehaus and members of his new
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