The Government of South Africa Twitter to take down a video that allegedly encourages violence against individuals who refuse to participate in protest marches organized by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on March 20, 2023.
The government of South Africa requested. The
EFF is planning nationwide marches to protest the country's power crisis and is
calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to step down.
The Film and Publication Board (FPB) released
a statement regarding the video, stating that it warns of physical harm to any
student wearing a school uniform during the protests, as well as teachers and
police officers. The video was posted by an individual claiming to be a member
of the EFF, according to the statement.
The FPB has vowed to monitor the removal of
the video from Twitter to ensure that it does not resurface. Additionally,
members of the public have been warned not to share, repost, or distribute the
video, as offenders could face prosecution for disseminating or distributing
prohibited content.
As the EFF has vowed to "shut down"
the entire country on Monday, police have declared that they will be on high
alert to prevent any violence from occurring. It remains to be seen how the
situation will unfold and what measures will be taken to ensure the safety of
individuals and property.
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