Police are closely monitoring the situation, and are on high alert, amid unconfirmed reports of a national shutdown tomorrow, 10 June.

In a statement, the NATJOINTS said they were aware of “unsigned messages and posters circulating on various social media platforms calling for a national shutdown”.

Those behind these messages are warned and reminded that prohibiting people’s freedom of movement is a criminal offence. Members of the public are therefore cautioned against spreading such messages that seek to mobilize communities to respond to the shutdown.

The NATJOINTS is calling on all people in South Africa to work together with law enforcement authorities to uphold and enforce the law. Any action aimed at contravening the law, will be dealt with accordingly within the ambit of the law. To this end, the NATJOINTS is calling for the cooperation of the public.

The NATJOINTS met on Wednesday, 08 June, where they were briefed by the Intelligence Coordinating Committee on the validity of the call for a National Shutdown. The Intelligence community is closely monitoring the situation and the associated risks.

Law enforcement officers have been deployed and are on high alert to prevent and combat any forms of criminality.

Santaco earlier distanced itself from having any involvement in the planning of a national shutdown.

Golden Arrow Bus Services has also confirmed that non of its staff will take part, and busses are expected to run on schedule tomorrow.