National shutdown | Modise says army on standby

Defence Minister Thandi Modise says the army is on standby for the planned countrywide shutdown next week.

PRETORIA - Defence Minister Thandi Modise says the army is on standby for the planned national shutdown on Monday.

The EFF-organised shutdown is calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa's resignation and an end to rolling blackouts and unemployment, among other demands.

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Some opposition parties, businesses and taxi groups are rejecting the shutdown.

Security cluster ministers have assured the public that Monday will be a normal day and they will be protected.

"There's a question whether or not the SANDF will be deployed, we're on standby," she said.

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