Mokopane braces for 2nd shutdown in 2 weeks
The shutdown, which will again affect the entire Mogalakwena region including the mines and surrounding villages, comes on the back of previous protests and a shutdown march that took place on 1 and 2 August.
MOKOPANE – Mokopane will once again face a total shutdown from Wednesday, 14 August, until the demands of the South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco), Mogalakwena Task Team (MTT) and Mogalakwena Concerned and Affected Citizens (MCAC) are met.
This decision was announced during a media briefing held at Mokopane Lodge today.
The shutdown, which will again affect the entire Mogalakwena region including the mines and surrounding villages, comes on the back of previous protests and a shutdown march that took place on 1 and 2 August.
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The protest came after the brutal killings of two ANC members a week prior. A memorandum with various demands was delivered at the police station with a due date of 12 August. No feedback was received and the organisers decided today that another protest will take place on Wednesday.
Protesters will gather at the Mokopane Bus rank at 09:30 and march to the municipality. They will remain there until their memorandum demands are met, said Motlatso Selomo, Chairperson of the MCAC.
Corinus du Toit from the Mokopane Business Chamber suggested that councillors be held accountable for not doing their jobs.
It has been confirmed by march organisers that they will consider closing streets where councillors reside during the protest.
