The community policing forum in Phoenix says it's prepared for any attacks during shutdown protests on Monday, after EFF leader Julius Malema fired a salvo at the community.
EFF supporters marched through Phoenix in 2021 to protest about the killing of black people during July 2021 unrest. Now residents are fuming over Julius Malema's comments before the national shutdown planned for Monday.The community policing forum in Phoenix says it is prepared for any attacks during shutdown protests on Monday after EFF leader Julius Malema fired a salvo at residents.
Singh said community and security companies will work with the police and within the ambit of law should any threatening situations arise. “If Malema has issues with the president and the lack of electricity, by all means fight back, but in a peaceful manner.Umesh Singh, head of the eThekwini outer north cluster community policing forum“The fact that we have been singled out, we are not scared, but we want to be aware and prepared.”A spokesperson for private security company KZN VIP said it is among those “working hand in hand with the SAPS and Metro police to stand firmly against any riot and looting situation that may occur”.
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