Defence Minister Thandi Modise confirmed the SANDF involvement during a media briefing on Thursday:
The South African National Defence Force will be standing by to help law enforcement deal with any violence resulting from the EFF’s planned national shutdown on Monday.This is according to Defence Minister Thandi Modise who confirmed the SANDF involvement during a media briefing on Thursday.
Police Minister Bheki Cele praised residents and businesses for refusing to be intimidated or bullied and assured the public that all persons and property would be protected. “The majority of communities and various sectors of society, including Santaco, National Taxi Association, the Road Freight Association and organised structures within communities, have rejected this call,” Cele said.
“There will be high police visibility. Our law enforcement agencies through the NatJoints will ensure multidisciplinary deployments, and the necessary contingency plans are already in place. The NatJoints will be briefing the nation on its plans for the planned protest,” he said.
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