PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has called for calm after violent protests linked to the arrest of former president Jacob Zuma impacted key trade routes in KwaZulu-Natal.
In a statement on Saturday, the presidency called on communities in the province to desist from undermining the rule of law and inflicting damage on the economy.
“President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on communities in KwaZulu-Natal to desist from undermining the rule of law and inflicting damage on the economy,” the Presidency said in a statement.
“President Ramaphosa says the impact of public violence against the road freight industry and damage to freeways that serve as economic arteries will be felt also by the people organising and committing these crimes.”
Presidency added: “The president says the reasons allegedly advanced for the violence in KwaZulu-Natal cannot be used to legitimise vandalism and public violence.
“The constitution protects the right to protest but protests cannot be abused
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