National Shutdown: A total of 57 South Africans arrested country wide so far

CELE SAID 24 300 TYRES HAD BEEN CONFISCATED SO FAR
Police minister Bheki Cele gave an update early on Monday morning, saying there had been sporadic incidents, but nothing major has been reported yet.

“Police have arrested 57 people for charges related to public violence and intimidation.”

He also said 24 300 tyres had been confiscated so far.

‘MINIMUM FORCE WAS USED BY THE POLICE IN BRAAMFONTEIN’
Cele confirmed that there were clashes between police and protesting students in Braamfontein.

According to Cele, the minimum force was used by the police. He said stun grenades were used to control the protesters. Cele added that no rubber bullets were used.

Videos are being shared on social media by reliable sources. According to the social media posts, there is a protest going on in East London.

Shoot that window there; now they are destroying property after arresting innocent people. Nothing will stop us. pic.twitter.com/dplAzRuni1

— Julius Sello Malema (@Julius_S_Malema) March 19, 2023

In this thread I will be posting the EFF #NationalShutdown videos and news as it is coming in.

The first arrests were made and rubber bullets were shot in Braamfontein, just after midnight. pic.twitter.com/kpOlco4cYR

— Willem Petzer (@willempet) March 20, 2023

East London students isukile #NationalShutdown pic.twitter.com/GommfZPkT6

— Mntano Mntlane (@LMkonqo) March 19, 2023

IN EAST LONDON A PROTEST HAVE BEEN RECORDED
In KwaZulu-Natal, EFF protesters have been seen moving in groups near the Oslo beach.

Police could not yet confirm these reports on Sunday evening.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has deployed 3,474 SANDF members countrywide ahead of the planned National Shutdown.