Calls for #NationalShutdown trend online

South Africans have taken to social media to express their frustration around the social issues within the country.

Trending at #1 on Twitter is #NationalShutdown whereby citizens are advocating for a national shutdown to take place on 10 June in protest against the latest round of fuel hikes.

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Although the protest has not been declared legitimate by the government or any organisation, it is a cause for concern as previous protests and violence, like last year’s civil unrest, gained traction online before taking place physically.

This is what the tweets under the #NationalShutdown say: