The SAHRC said those who will be going to work or school should not be intimidated or harmed, as they will also be exercising their freedom of movement.
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission said the Economic Freedom Fighters planned national shutdown should not infringe on the human rights of those who do not wish to participate in the protest.
The commission said although it acknowledges the impact of load shedding on South Africans, those who are going to work or school should not be intimidated or harmed, as they will also be exercising their freedom of movement.
In a report released by the organisation this week, it revealed that the misuse of rubber bullets and other less lethal weapons by law enforcement officials killed dozens of people and wounded thousands in more than 30 countries over the last five years, including South Africa.
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