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Thousands of South Africans took to the streets on Monday, 20 March, calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign for alleged incompetence.
According to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-african-authorities-arrest-87-ahead-anti-government-protest-2023-03-20/">Reuters</a>, the national shutdown was successful to the extent that many businesses were closed and workers stayed away for lack of transport.
The South African government deployed security forces to guard malls and streets to prevent any violence and looting.
In a statement, the national intelligence body NatJOINTS said that as of 10 PM, more than 550 protesters had been arrested since Sunday night on such charges as public violence, intimidation, damage to critical infrastructure and theft.
The protests, dubbed national shutdown, were led by the Marxist Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
They were protesting against the governing African National Congress (ANC)’s failure to provide reliable electricity and jobs.
Addressing a large crowd gathered at Church Square in Pretoria’s city centre before marching to the president’s office, EFF leader Julius Malema, said:
<blockquote>
We are not going to do anything. We just walk nicely and raise our concerns.
</blockquote>
The majority of EFF supporters are poor black South Africans who feel marginalised since the ANC ended white minority rule in 1994.
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Pindula News

"EFF National Shutdown Successful"

There was chaos at the Beitbridge Border Post on Monday as hundreds of Zimbabwean cross-border traders desperately tried to leave South Africa before a national shutdown led by the opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), reported <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200009110/hundreds-stranded-at-beitbridge">NewsDay</a>.
The EFF led by Julius Malema called for a national shutdown on 20 March to force South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to step down, accusing him of corruption.
The protesters were also demanding the restoration of electricity and an end to load shedding.
Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy secretary-general Wisbon Malaya told NewsDay that hundreds of Zimbabwean cross-border traders had their goods confiscated by South African police. Said Malaya:
<blockquote>
Actually, I am on my way from South Africa. On Friday, I witnessed the Gauteng Police arresting and confiscating the goods of street traders that are not South Africans.
On Sunday, several cross-border traders tried to come back home in a rush before the protests causing chaos at the border.
Thousands of goods such as blankets, carpets, cooking oil, yogurt, and other dairy and poultry products were confiscated.
I witnessed poor women and cross-border traders looking hopeless at the border.
One old lady fainted at the border after a load of her onions was confiscated.
There is a need to educate cross-border traders about what is allowed and not allowed at the border post, as well as how to register to trade commercially in order to operate safely.
</blockquote>
Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) executive director Samuel Wadzai said the situation in South Africa is worrisome. He said:
<blockquote>
The prevailing situation is worrying. We have seen the deployment of the military in SA, and this will severely affect cross-border traders’ ability to trade in the neighbouring country.
</blockquote>
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EFF Shutdown: Zimbabwean Traders Lose Goods At Beitbridge Border Post

South Africa’s Police Minister Bheki Cele and senior police officers on Monday visited the home of Nhlanhla “Lux” Dlamini following reports of a bombing incident.
According to <a href="https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/look-hawks-forensic-cops-comb-luxs-pimville-home-for-clues-after-double-bombing-f4c8aaed-de21-4d92-b63d-2b1017e08f6f">IOL</a>, it is alleged that two commercial explosives, like the ones used in mines or ATM bombings, exploded at Lux’s family home in Pimville, Soweto, in the early hours of Monday morning.
Cele said they were taking the threats seriously and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) and forensic teams were deployed to the area to investigate the claims. He said:
<blockquote>
It seems minor until you see the damage… The explosives used were quite powerful. This is a form of thuggery and we hope that SAPS teams find answers. We are expecting a report from the forensic teams.
A case of public violence and malicious damage to property has been registered.
</blockquote>
Lux, who is president of the Soweto parliament and former leader of Operation Dudula, has blamed the opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party led by Julius Malema for the attack.
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SA: Police Minister Visits Former Operation Dudula Leader's Home After Bomb Allegations

South Africa’s second-largest opposition party, EFF, claimed that some of its leaders and members have been intimidated by law enforcement officials hours before the start of the party’s so-called national shutdown on 20 March.
The EFF claimed law enforcement officials conducted overnight “illegal raids, searches and seizure” at the homes of its members in Soweto and Alexandra.
Speaking to <a href="https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/developing-eff-planned-shutdown-all-the-latest-news-updates-and-analysis-20230316">News24</a> on Monday morning, EFF national spokesperson Sinawo Tambo said:
<blockquote>
… we are concerned by some of the reports we are receiving of intimidation.
Law enforcement officials were going door-to-door without warrants, searching and seizing placards from some of our members, asking them who the leaders of the protests are. It’s unacceptable.
</blockquote>
Posting on Twitter, EFF Member of Parliament Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, expressed the same concerns. He wrote:
<blockquote>
They raided our homes with vigilante groups in Soweto, Alex, and other townships the whole night. They are arresting, harassing, and shooting at fighters.
But we are still on top. They have guns and the military on their side. We have conviction. No retreat. It’s not business as usual.
</blockquote>
Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Mavela Masondo declined to comment on the matter saying communications regarding the EFF shutdown have been centralised to the national SAPS.
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EFF Accuses Police Of Conducting "Illegal Raids, Searches And Seizures"

South African opposition party, EFF, has condemned the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) across the country by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The deployment of more than 4 000 soldiers under Operation Prosper from 17 March to 17 April was announced on Sunday, just hours before the national shutdown announced by EFF commences.
EFF led by Julius Malema called for a national shutdown to protest continuing load shedding and call for Ramaphosa to resign.
In a statement issued on Sunday evening, EFF said it rejected the deployment of the army, “South Africa has degenerated into a military state”. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) rejects the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) across the country, ahead of the National Shutdown on the 20th of March 2023.
The dictator Cyril Ramaphosa has deployed 3 474 members of the SANDF to suppress peaceful protests against his failed Presidency and crush the calls for his resignation.
This act demonstrates the bloodthirsty nature of the current government and the intolerance of the ruling party to dissent and opposition.
South Africa has degenerated into a military state, and the deployment of the army to suppress the Constitutional Right to protest, means we have returned to the dark days of Apartheid.
The current deployment of the army and law enforcement agencies has surpassed that of the Apartheid regime in the 1980s during the State of Emergency, meaning that Ramaphosa has declared war on the people of South Africa.
The scenes of military personnel descending into the townships of South Africa, policemen searching the homes and cars of citizens without warrants or just cause, and shutting down tyre shops reveal a paranoid government that is capable of grave human rights violations.
The international community ought to pay close attention to South Africa on the 20th of March 2023, because the government of South Africa has prepared itself to commit a massacre in defence of a corrupt President.
The EFF calls on the people of South Africa to come out in their numbers and join the National Shutdown.
No intimidation should prosper and we must resist the tyranny of Cyril Ramaphosa, in the same way, we resisted the Apartheid government.
No Retreat, No Surrender!
</blockquote>
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South Africa Has Returned To The Dark Days Of Apartheid - EFF

South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has deployed 3 474 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members until April 17 to assist police under Operation Prosper.
<a href="https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-03-19-ramaphosa-deploys-more-than-3400-sandf-members-at-cost-of-r166m/">TimesLive</a> reported that Parliament spokesperson Moloto Mothapo said on Sunday that National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and National Council of Provinces (NCOP) chairperson Amos Masondo were informed of the military deployment.
Mothapo said the deployment of the military is for the “prevention and combating of crime as well as maintenance, and preservation of law and order in South Africa”. Said Mathapo:
<blockquote>
The correspondence to the presiding officers, dated March 17, indicated that 3,474 members of the SANDF have been deployed, effective from March 17 to April 17.
The employment is in line with section 201(2) (a) of the constitution and section 19 of the Defence Act.
An amount of R166,562,058 is expected to be incurred for this deployment.
</blockquote>
The deployment comes a few days before a planned national shutdown on 20 March 2023.
The opposition EFF party has called for a national shutdown to protest continuing load shedding and call for Ramaphosa to resign.
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SA: President Ramaphosa Deploys 3 400 Soldiers Ahead Of National Shutdown

The Zimbabwean Consulate in Johannesburg, South Africa, will be closed on Monday 20 March 2023 because of a planned national shutdown announced by the opposition EFF led by Julius Malema.
In a public notice dated 18 March 2023, Acting Consul General C. Murahwa said the consulate will reopen on Tuesday, 21 March 2023. Part of the notice reads:
<blockquote>
The Consulate wishes to inform members of the public that as a precaution, and in the interest of public safety, it will be closed on 20 March 2023.
The situation has been caused by circumstances beyond our control. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
The Consulate will reopen for business on 21 March 2023, as per the working hours specified in its Public Notice on Extended Working Hours dated 9 March 2023.
Kindly be informed that all appointments, which were scheduled for the 20th of March 2023, have been cancelled.
All affected clients have been advised by email and were requested to rebook new appointments, at the earliest convenient date.
As usual, the booking platform will open for new bookings every Wednesday at 1600 hours.
</blockquote>
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Zimbabwean Consulate In Joburg To Shut Down On National Shutdown Day

South African opposition party, EFF, is planning a national shutdown on 20 March 2023 to protest continuing load shedding and call for President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign.
EFF leader Julius Malema announced the planned protest late last month, saying the Zuma Must Fall protest will look like “Micky Mouse”. Said Malema:
<blockquote>
The national shutdown means that there will be no school, no university, factories and no business will be operating on that day.
All municipalities and all major cities will be shut down and there will be no work on that day. All major roads will be barricaded and all ports of entry, including roads that lead to borders, will be closed…
No business operations will be opened on that day and no truck, and no train will be allowed on the roads and railways, particularly the trucks transporting South Africa’s minerals and coal outside South Africa through Richards Bay.
</blockquote>
“Zuma Must Fall” was a march by thousands of South Africans in 2015 calling for then-President Jacob Zuma to resign after he fired two finance ministers in one week which led the rand to tumble to record lows.
Meanwhile, Malema said streets would only remain open for emergency and essential services during the national shutdown.
The EFF said it will also be protesting against the rising cost of living, unemployment and poverty, increasing crime levels, corruption and collapsing infrastructure.
On 20 March, the EFF national leadership plans to march to the Union Buildings to hand over their demands.
EFF said it will reveal the next step on the day if Ramaphosa does not resign.
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EFF Plans To Shutdown South Africa On 20 March

Armed riot police officers were on Saturday, 7 May deployed in huge numbers in Harare’s Central Business District (CBD) apparently in response to a planned national shutdown on Monday, 9 May.
Activists and civic groups are urging citizens to take part in a “stay at home” protest on Monday to force the Government to address the rising cost of living, transport crisis and rising inflation among other challenges.
Authorities are wary that the situation could degenerate into anarchy and an orgy of violence as happened with the fuel protests in January 2019.
The planned protests, running under the #ShutDownZimbabwe, have been trending on social media over the past week.
Yesterday truckloads of riot police officers in full gear roamed Harare’s streets while other police officers were stationed at seemingly strategic places in twos.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi on Saturday confirmed the deployment of riot police officers but said there was nothing unusual with the deployment. He said:
<blockquote>
It is about police visibility. We are just maintaining police visibility as per our constitutional mandate, so there is nothing sinister about police patrolling whether on foot or using vehicles.
</blockquote>
In January 2019, several people were killed, including a policewoman, while hundreds were injured when riots erupted after President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced a 150 per cent fuel price hike just before he travelled to Russia and other former Soviet Socialist Republics (Belarus, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan).
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/heavy-police-presence-in-harare-ahead-of-monday-shutdown/">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

Heavy Police Presence In Harare Ahead Of Monday Stay Away

Tajamuka/Sesijikile coordinator Tineyi Munetsi was on Monday summoned by the Harare Central Police’s Law and Order division.
This follows the group’s call for a national shutdown which was supposed to start on Monday.
The stay away, which Tajamuka spokesperson Promise Mkwananzi insisted was to remain peaceful, generally failed to take off with citizens across the country going about their business as usual.
Speaking to NewZimbabwe.com on Monday, Munetsi revealed that he had yet to hand himself over to the police but was planning to do so before the end of the day. He said:
<blockquote>No reasons were shared with me by Law and Order officers who called me. They did not give me any details.
I am still talking to my lawyers and will be going in their company.</blockquote>
A roadside trader in the country’s second largest city, Bulawayo identified as Shelton Ncube told the publication that he would not take part in a stay away called for by Tajamuka. He said:
<blockquote>I did not even know that there was supposed to be a stay away today. I cannot afford to go for a stay away from when my family does not have anything to eat. In any case, who is #Tajamuka to tell me to stay away?
If the so-called stay away had been called by the MDC or ZCTU, I was going to comply</blockquote>
The country’s main labour organisation, the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU), disowned the stay away as did the main opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change led by Advocate Nelson Chamisa.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/tajamuka-sesijikile-shutdown-flops-police-summon-leader/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New Zimbabwe</a></h4>

Tajamuka/Sesijikile Coordinator Summoned By Police

WATCH: 'Tajamuka Stay Away A Huge Success'

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has warned those planning to block roads during an anticipated stay away from that the law will be applied against them without fear of favour. In a statement, the ZRP said:
<blockquote>The Zimbabwe Republic Police implores members of the public to remain peaceful and ignore social media calls by some individuals or groups to engage in violence or disruption of the public’s socio-economic activities.
Police are aware that some unruly youths have been influenced to block roads, burn tyres in some towns.
In this regard, the law will be applied without fear or favour on anyone who engages in any form of violence, intimidation or threats.</blockquote>
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ZRP Statement On Anticipated National Shutdown

Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Ndavaningi Nick Mangwana has commended the Zimbabwean public for “ignoring” calls to embark on a stay away by pressure group Tajamuka.
Writing on microblogging site, Twitter, Mangwana said:
<blockquote>Zimbabweans understand that 1 of the keys to the success of this nation is productivity. It is a commitment to focussed effort.
It is commendable that we have all chosen not to waste a moment in the pursuit of our national goals by ignoring unhelpful calls to stay away from work.</blockquote>
However, most of the people who responded to Mangwana’s tweet on social media were evidently angered by his remarks.
The Zimbabwe Socialist Labour Party reminded the government of its promise to create jobs. They wrote:
<blockquote>Would it not be fulfilling our dream if the government fulfilled its promises of thousands of jobs, new hospitals, an abundance of cash if we elected ZANU PF into office?
1…Get us the jobs and we shall work 
2…Provide health services and we shall stay healthy and work harder.</blockquote>
Another Twitter user, Fanya said that the government is now taking Zimbabweans for idiots. She said:
<blockquote>You guys are now taking advantage of our perceived gullibility, fix things and stop taking us for idiots, for 39 years we have never reached this level of power cuts and all you can tell us is “thanks for ignoring the call for a stay away”.</blockquote>
Zim@goda told Mangwana that electricity is a prerequisite for production to take place. He said:
<blockquote>Tell me @nickmangwana how does one produce if power is switched off at 0330hrs, now I’m seated no production and power will be back probably around 2200hrs. So I’m simply staying away even though I don’t concur with the stay away.</blockquote>
LordSteveBry opined that people will not stay away for fear of losing their jobs;
<blockquote>It is not even that Cde companies closed ages ago and the remnant left formally employed are scared to lose basa iwo asirikuwanikwa that they feed their families. It is not an option but fear……. Ur handlers should give us jobs they promised us in the last election.</blockquote>

Govt Official Commends Citizens For "Ignoring" Stay Away, People Respond Angrily

A national shutdown called for by pressure group, Tajamuka has failed to take off as the situation is normal in the capital, Harare.
Reports indicate that shops are open as usual, transport is operating normally and people are going about their business as usual.
Last week, Tajamuka started sending out messages via social media, calling on citizens to stay at home in protest against the government’s failure to address the ongoing economic hardships.
The stay away was supposed to start on July 1 (today) to Friday the 5th of July 2019.
One of the messages issued out by Tajamuka spokesperson Promise Mkwananzi reads:
<blockquote>Fellow Zimbabweans, we have called for a peaceful stay-away which will start on 1 July 2019 to Friday the 5th of July 2019.
During this period we expect President Mnangagwa to address the nation and to do something about the political crisis which the country is facing.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) was in full force, patrolling the streets of Harare with some officers stationed at street junctions.
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"Tajamuka's National ShutDown Fails To Take Off"

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has responded to Tajamuka’s calls for a peaceful stay away starting this Monday by deploying armed and plain clothed security officers to thwart any violent demonstrations.
Unlike in January when security forces were largely caught unawares by spontaneous protests, this time they have seemingly been prepared for any riots.
Pressure group, Tajamuka had, since last week been sending messages on social media platforms calling for citizens to protests over the ever-deteriorating socio-economic situation in the country.
In a statement circulating on social media, Tajamuka wrote:
<blockquote>Mnangagwa has two choices, (either) to resign or allow Zimbabwe to move forward or to convene an all-inclusive dialogue, encompassing all Zimbabweans with an independent mediator.
If Mnangagwa does not respect the orders, the people of Zimbabwe will have no choice, but to come out of their houses on July 6 and march to State House in Harare. For other cities, we will advise where to assemble.</blockquote>
The main labour body in the country, the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU), which is credited with organising the January protests, has distanced itself from Tajamuka’s latest calls.
<h4>More:<a href="https://www.263chat.com/fear-grips-nation-as-mnangagwas-govt-deploys-armed-forces/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> 263Chat</a></h4>

ZRP Deploys Armed Officers To Forestall Tajamuka Protests

TeamPachedu has distanced itself from social media posts agitating for demonstrations on Thursday, June 30, 2019.
TeamPachedu is the name of social media activists considered to be sympathetic to the opposition MDC party. In a series of posts on microblogging site, Twitter, TeamPachedu wrote:
<blockquote>You may have heard of fake calls for demonstrations tomorrow.
Pachedu has noted with grave concern the elevated warnings from the government.
Pachedu is aware of NO LEGITIMATE CALLS for demonstrations tomorrow.
Our advice:
DO NOT ENGAGE IN DEMONSTRATIONS TOMORROW!
Most are not on Twitter or even Facebook. Those that often have no electricity, so please DO YOUR PART in spreading this message:
DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY DEMONSTRATIONS TOMORROW
It’s unknown who spread the call. Could it be a trap? We don’t know.
Peaceful protest is a right, guaranteed in our constitution.
Wisdom is knowing when to answer the call.
This call going around is fake. Let’s not give anyone the excuse they’re waiting for.
We WILL be heard. We WILL be respected. We will choose when and where that happens.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://twitter.com/PacheduZW" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a></h4>

Social Media Activists, TeamPachedu Distances Self From 'Fake' Demo

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said that it is ready to deal with anyone who engages in violence after social media reports emerged, advising citizens to protest on Thursday, May 30 2019.
In a statement released on Wednesday, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said:
<blockquote>The Zimbabwe Republic Police is urging members of the public to disregard a social media post which is calling for the public to engage in acts of violence by burning vehicles, destroying shops, stopping children from going to school and agitating for bloodshed on 30/05/19.</blockquote>
In 2016, social media was used to call for an unprecedented peaceful stay away, leading to the arrest of a Harare pastor, Evan Mawarire of the #ThisFlag Movement.
Mawarire was subsequently charged with attempting to subvert a constitutionally elected government as he was accused of calling for the national shutdown.
The government is wary as social media again played a part in calling for demonstrations in January this year. However, the protests became violent in some areas resulting in security forces reportedly using live ammunition to crush the riots.
At one point, the government ordered a total internet blackout, which was eventually reversed by a High Court ruling.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/violence-agitators-worry-government/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chronicle</a></h4>

Govt Worried Over Social Media Post Calling For Protests

The Minister for Finance and Economic Development, Mthuli Ncube on Friday said that the government will provide $19,5 million from a special fund for businesses that were destroyed during last month’s protests.
Ncube revealed this while speaking during a meeting with various stakeholders at Mhlahlandlela Government Complex. Said Ncube:
<blockquote>Hundreds of businesspeople lost property, people lost employment and families were impacted. We therefore want to give them a head start and help them start again. We’ll be setting up a fund to raise the $19, 5 million to assist the business people. We’re here to support businesses and help them recover.
We’ll try our best to move as quickly as we can. We’re going to prepare a report and the inter-ministerial committee will present the report to the President and Cabinet. Once approved we’ll then set up a technical committee to manage the disbursement of the funds.</blockquote>
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Govt To Avail $19,5 Million For Businesses Destroyed During January Riots - Mthuli Ncube

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Forum has released a full document of at least 1803 violations of human rights by the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA), the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and suspected ZANU-PF militia during the period of 15 January to 5 March 2019.
The organisation documented 17 deaths due to state-sanctioned brutality. Below is a list of the people who died during the crackdown. The names of the deceased have been withheld:
<blockquote>1. TN, male, 36, Mbare, Harare died on 14 January 2019 
2. CC, male, 22, Makoni, Chitungwiza, died on 14 January 2019 
3. TM, male, 29, Kuwadzana, Harare, died on 14 January 2019 
4. TN, male, 53, Epworth, Harare, died on 14 January 2019 
5. SN, male, 37, Dombotombo, Marondera, died on 14 January 2019 
6. ES, male, 26, Mbare, Harare, died on 14 January 2019 
7. TM, Male, [Unknown), Kadoma, died on 14 January 2019 
8. AM, female, 32, Bulawayo, died on 14 January 2019 
9. EZ, female, [Unknown], Harare, buried on 22 January 2019 
10. KR, male, 22, Mbare, died on 27 January 2019 
11. IOM, male [Unknown], Warren Park, Harare, died on 23 January 2019 
12. TJ, female, Harare, Other details to be confirmed. 
13. TB, male, 27, Mbare, died on 30 January 2019 
14. TM, male, Glenview, Harare. Still under verification 
15. MC, male, [Unknown], Harare, other details to be confirmed, 
16. NS, male, 29, Mutare, died on 1 February 2019 
17. ND, male 24, Chitungwiza, died on 3 February 2019</blockquote>
The Forum said:
<blockquote>The violations of human rights started as the state’s response to mass protests on 14 January, 2019 following the increase in fuel prices. The State crackdown immediately took a widespread systematic character. The systematic and sustained nature of the violations raises the fear that this is becoming a case of crimes against humanity.</blockquote>
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17 Extra-judicial Killings Were Recorded Since January 2019 - Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum

A Daily News report claims that the government is fearful of another national shutdown as it plans to tighten the country’s repressive laws. This is meant to preempt another national shut down.
Last month’s week-long stay away degenerated into riots and looting, and more than a dozen people were killed and hundreds seriously injured. The Daily News claims to have government documents in its possession which reveal the plan:
<blockquote>Police deployments remain on the ground in order to reassure the citizens of their security. This is particularly so, given the fact that the MDC and other local merchants of regime change are planning to carry out further protests under the so-called National Shutdown II.
It is pertinent to note that efforts are underway to align Posa with the 2013 Constitution. In addition, the government is also alive to the constitutional rights of the citizenry, including the right to protest, as enshrined under section 59 of the Constitution.
The above notwithstanding, the rights can be constitutionally derogated from a citizen on the basis of Article 86 of the Constitution which provides for limitations on rights and freedom for the public good.</blockquote>
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Govt To Tighten Laws In Bid To Prevent Another National Shutdown - Report

Zanu-PF Central Committee member, Joseph Tshuma told VOA that Zimbabweans had not done themselves any favour by embarking in violent protests.
Tshuma said no investor would invest in a country where civilians destroy property and loot things. Said Tshuma:
<blockquote>To be honest with you when the president left the country all these things had not started to happen … I will tell you my brother without mincing my words. Zimbabweans have shot themselves on their feet because, look, with all these things happening, these are the kind of recipes that brew sort of anger, desperation and fear from any investors. It will be very difficult to invest in a country which can easily burn down property and loot things with impunity. And so, we are putting ourselves in a corner. We are crying that the economy is going down, others are trying to resuscitate it and then we throw the biggest spanner in the works. I’m telling you we have gone 10 steps backwards.</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/zimbabweans-petition-davos-organizers-to-block-mnangagwa/4749571.html">VOA</a>
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Zimbabweans Have Shot Themselves On The Foot Through Violent Protests- Zanu-PF Central Committee Member

The Country’s largest labour representative organisation, the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has warned President Emmerson Mnangagwa to expect a crippling nationwide strike in January next year.
In an interview with Newsday, ZCTU president Peter Mutasa said workers are facing a bleak future with more companies expected to fold in 2019. Said Mutasa
<blockquote>The country is coming to a total shutdown. We are not pessimistic, but we saw this in 2008 and all the signs are heading towards a second 2008. Unfortunately, in this period, we don’t think that we have leadership. The State is not well coordinated, so we are facing a very serious crisis.
We think citizens are going to rise to the occasion. For the workers, the ZCTU has given its leadership a mandate that we must coordinate all workers and unions, even those that are not within our federations. We want to unite all unions; unite the poor, the farmers, the students — all the progressive forces and wage 
a struggle to force the government to the negotiating table.
This January, workers should just down tools. We should just stop working until there are economic reforms. You have seen what has happened with the doctors; we are going to see teachers doing the same, civil servants — we will be calling on all workers to stop working and demand economic reforms. So it’s going to be a very sensitive January.</blockquote>
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<h3>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2018/12/workers-threaten-national-shutdown/">Newsday</a></h3>

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