The success or failure of the protests has huge implications for both the EFF and ANC, and President Cyril Ramaphosa is watching closely, as one demand is his removal from office
The EFF says its leaders have been targeted without warrants of arrest, in a bid to stifle its protest against President Cyril Ramaphosa and the privatisation of Eskom.
“Police are targeting leaders of the EFF. We know what we are doing. We [are] not apologetic. We are not fearful,” EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu has said. ..A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as articles from our international business news partners; ProfileData financial data; and digital access to the Sunday Times and TimesLive Premium.
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