Shutdown Protests Hit South African Streets Again

Service delivery protests forming part of the Total Shutdown movement have returned to Tshwane, with residents citing high electricity rates and the lack of sanitation among their chief concerns. Officials have deemed the demonstrations illegal and warned participants face arrest.

Marchers take their protest to the Union Buildings (file photo).

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