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#NationalShutdown: Mahikeng calm at the moment

───   13:09 Wed, 24 Aug 2022

#NationalShutdown: Mahikeng calm at the moment | News Article
PHOTO: Olefile Vilakazi

The national shutdown - organised by trade unions SAFTU and COSATU - is under way in Mahikeng, North West.

The march started at the Montshioa stadium, with picketers proceeding to the North-West Provincial Legislature assembly point.

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Upon their arrival at the legislature, the police and security personnel reportedly denied them entry - stating that Cosatu affiliates need permission to gain access.

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Workers tried to gain entry by force, but the police successfully managed to prevent that from happening.

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At the moment, the situation is stable and workers were eventually able to gain entry at the legislature's assembly point.

OFM News/Olefile Vilakazi

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