EFF shutdown to halt Richards Bay economic activity

Economic activity is expected to be disrupted as the EFF King Cetshwayo region is set to march to the Port of Richards Bay as part of a nationwide shutdown.

The party, which has been mobilising for support in Richards Bay and surrounding areas in the last week, has vowed to bring the City of uMhlathuze to a standstill on Monday, 20 March.

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The threats have prompted Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) to put in place contingency plans to deal with the negative impact of the planned demonstration.

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