South Africa has been hit by protests organized by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party as part of the National Shutdown campaign. These demonstrations aim to draw attention to the government’s poor handling of the country’s economic crisis.
According to reports, a man got hit with six robber bullets after he and his group, ganged up to block the N2 highway. Some criminal elements were also busted looting from businesses. The peaceful protests quickly turned violent when the police intervened, allegedly using rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse the protesters. Some local EFF party officials were also arrested during the chaos
While some have criticized the protests, arguing that they will not solve the country’s problems, others believe that they are necessary to hold the government accountable for its actions. Other political parties and civil society organizations have shown support for the EFF’s cause.
Meanwhile, South Africans on social media turned the injured protesters into laughing stocks. Instead of participating and ensuring that the government listen, they hid behind their phone and hauled insults at citizens fighting for their rights. Here are some the comments made in social media;
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