Following the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)’s formal notice to the City of Cape Town to hold a protest march on Monday, 26 May, the party has cancelled their planned gathering.
The EFF had formally notified the City of Cape Town of their intention to hold a protest march on Monday, 26 May.
According to a notice submitted to the city, the protest was due to start at the Tokai Libraryand proceed to the United States Consulate General in nearby Westlake.
The motive behind the planned demonstration had not been disclosed.
Briefed
Authorities, including the South African Police Service (SAPS), the City’s Metropolitan Police Department, and Traffic Services, had been briefed.
Reddam House School, located near the proposed protest route, as well as officials at the US Consulate, had also been notified.
While the organisers had yet to provide further information regarding the time of the protest, anticipated turnout, or the specific issues being raised, city officials said they were actively seeking updates to keep the public informed.
“We’ve requested additional details from relevant departments to ensure residents receive accurate information and to prevent misinformation from spreading,” a city spokesperson said.
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