National Shutdown: Unions prepare to down tools

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Unions are preparing for a National Shutdown and protest marches in 6 of the country’s 9 provinces, tomorrow. The SA Federation of Trade Unions and Cosatu have encouraged all South Africans, to down tools and join the protest against the high cost of living in the country. Saftu’s General Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi says xenophobia is not the answer to the unemployment crisis – and other pressing issues.

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