Reports suggest a nationwide strike is planned for Friday, with participants demanding the immediate resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Pretoria Rekord reports that, according to messages circulating online, the Defend South Africa movement has organised a march from the Old Putco Depot in Marabastad to the Union Buildings in Pretoria, starting at 10:00.

The messages contain several threats, including claims that key figures are holding secret meetings to push for an interim president, with names like Julius Malema, Thabo Mbeki, and Patrice Motsepe reportedly considered for the role.

It warns that any actions against the ‘people will govern’ policy will not be tolerated, threatening widespread unrest, disruptions at airports and transport services, and violence against non-compliant taxis, allegedly controlled by the so-called ‘Stellenbosch mafia’.

The message further states that failure to meet demands could lead to the country’s ‘total destruction’, with escalation planned for next Monday if the actions on Friday are unsuccessful.

A petition linked to the movement, launched in December 2024, cites alleged corruption and governance failures under Ramaphosa’s administration. However, as of April, it has only gathered 580 verified signatures.

Despite these claims, as of today, there is no official confirmation from government sources regarding the strike.

The EFF stated today that they are unaware of the march. The national police and Tshwane metro police have not issued statements, and the National Taxi Alliance has not confirmed its involvement.

The petition raises concerns about the CR-17 campaign funds, findings of the Section 89 Independent Panel, and alleged corruption. It also criticises the government’s handling of foreign nationals, economic instability, and rising crime, including gender-based violence.

A statement from the petition reads: “Given these reasons, we believe that President Cyril Ramaphosa should not have become president in the first place. He is a deeply compromised person who will only lead our country to further decline, suffering, and instability. We demand his immediate resignation and call for new leadership to restore hope, economic stability, and effective governance.”

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