ECR distances themselves from viral #FreedomFriday WhatsApp message
The Durban based radio station posted an update on their Facebook page yesterday to confirm that the message is not true
A WhatsApp message warning of possible violence and encouraging people to stay in their homes on #FreedomFriday (tomorrow) is a hoax.
The message relates to the anti-Zuma protests being planned across the country and is allegedly sent by East Coast Radio.
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The message reads, “ECR Just Announced That For The First Time Ever SA Is Standing Up For Whats Right. The Strike is On The 7 April 2017. Please guys whose not marching or protesting. Stay indoors because they said at the looks of things they heading for war. Stay safe and don’t walk on roads also no transport will be available to go anywhere because they are going to be stoning vehicles n burning tyres. Keep your kids indoor and close all doors and windows at home. Rather be safe. From ECR.”
The Durban based radio station posted on their Facebook page yesterday to confirm that the message was not true.
https://www.facebook.com/eastcoastradio/posts/10156474382327588
Mass marches and demonstrations have been planned all over South Africa for Friday and Ballito will see a placard demonstration of its own on Ballito Drive in front of the Virgin Active gym at 10am.
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Ward 22 Councillor Malcolm Hubner stressed that the demonstration was not affiliated to any party and that there would be no marching or blocking of traffic.
As of this morning (Thursday) approval has still not been granted from municipality for the demonstration.
However, a meeting has been called by Umhlali SAPS with the KwaDukuza cluster for all stakeholders at 12 noon today to discuss the planned demonstration.
A spokesperson for the Umhlali SAPS, warrant officer Vinny Pillay told The Courier that they were aware of the possibility that the ANC may also want to demonstrate to show support for Zuma.
“Police will be there to keep the peace.
“We urge all people to remain calm during the demonstration and not to inflame the situation.”
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