The police have revealed to parliament that the country spent R368m on operations relating to the EFFs 2023 national shutdown.
This figure was revealed by acting police minister Firoz Cachalia in a response to a parliamentary question from MP Leigh-Ann Mathys, who asked how much was spent by SAPS on the protest organised by the EFF.
The mobilisation of the SAPS was a proactive measure to protect all citizens in the country and maintain the rule of law. Measures had to be put in place to protect the rights of protesters to protest while at the same time allowing all citizens to go about their business, said Cachalia.
