IN PICS | EFF supporters gather at Church Square in Pretoria

20 March 2023 - 09:44 By Thapelo Morebudi
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Julius Malema greets the crowd at Church Square, Pretoria.
Julius Malema greets the crowd at Church Square, Pretoria.
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EFF supporters are gathering at Church Square in Pretoria as the national shutdown unfolds on Monday. The protest is against President Cyril Ramaphosa. 

Roads in Atteridgeville were closed with rubble and rocks, making it hard for vehicles to drive through as the national shutdown called by the EFF unfolds.  

EFF supporters march through the streets of Pretoria as part of the national shutdown.
EFF supporters march through the streets of Pretoria as part of the national shutdown.
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EFF supporters together with other parties March through the streets of Pretoria as part of the national shutdown.
EFF supporters together with other parties March through the streets of Pretoria as part of the national shutdown.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
EFF supporters march through the streets of Pretoria as part of the national shutdown.
EFF supporters march through the streets of Pretoria as part of the national shutdown.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Julius Malema has arrived at Church Square in Pretoria.
Julius Malema has arrived at Church Square in Pretoria.
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Other parties join the EFF and together they march through the streets of Pretoria.
Other parties join the EFF and together they march through the streets of Pretoria.
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SANDF seen on Madiba Street in Pretoria as the national shutdown is underway.
SANDF seen on Madiba Street in Pretoria as the national shutdown is underway.
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EFF supporters gather at the Pretoria Church Square for a March calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign.
EFF supporters gather at the Pretoria Church Square for a March calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign.
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EFF supporters gather at the Pretoria Church Square in preparation for a March against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
EFF supporters gather at the Pretoria Church Square in preparation for a March against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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Heavy police presence at Pretoria Church Square where EFF supporters are gathering.
Heavy police presence at Pretoria Church Square where EFF supporters are gathering.
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EFF supporters gather at the Pretoria Church Square on March 20 2023.
EFF supporters gather at the Pretoria Church Square on March 20 2023.
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EFF supporters gather at the Pretoria Church Square.
EFF supporters gather at the Pretoria Church Square.
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SANDF members seen in and around the Union Buildings in Pretoria as national shutdown protesters gather at Church Square to march to the Union Buildings in protest against President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday March 20 2023.
SANDF members seen in and around the Union Buildings in Pretoria as national shutdown protesters gather at Church Square to march to the Union Buildings in protest against President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday March 20 2023.
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SANDF members stationed in and around the Union Buildings as national shutdown protesters gather at Church Square in protest against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
SANDF members stationed in and around the Union Buildings as national shutdown protesters gather at Church Square in protest against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Roads in Atteridgeville were closed with rubble and rocks, making it difficult for vehicles to drive through as the national shutdown called by the EFF unfolds.
Roads in Atteridgeville were closed with rubble and rocks, making it difficult for vehicles to drive through as the national shutdown called by the EFF unfolds.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Roads in Atteridgeville closed with rubble and rocks as part of the national shutdown called by the EFF.
Roads in Atteridgeville closed with rubble and rocks as part of the national shutdown called by the EFF.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Atteridgeville residents navigate roads strewn with rubble and rocks during the national shutdown called by the EFF.
Atteridgeville residents navigate roads strewn with rubble and rocks during the national shutdown called by the EFF.
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It's business as usual in Atteridgeville as some of the drivers and road users navigate roads strewn with rocks as the national shutdown called by the EFF unfolds.
It's business as usual in Atteridgeville as some of the drivers and road users navigate roads strewn with rocks as the national shutdown called by the EFF unfolds.
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Bus ranks in Marabastad, Pretoria, were deserted as residents stayed away following the announcement of the national shutdown by the EFF.
Bus ranks in Marabastad, Pretoria, were deserted as residents stayed away following the announcement of the national shutdown by the EFF.
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A lone hawker walks through a deserted bus rank in Marabastad, Pretoria, as the EFF national shutdown continues.
A lone hawker walks through a deserted bus rank in Marabastad, Pretoria, as the EFF national shutdown continues.
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EFF supporter carries a South African flag as she marches at Pretoria Church Square
EFF supporter carries a South African flag as she marches at Pretoria Church Square
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EFF supporters gather at the Pretoria Church Square
EFF supporters gather at the Pretoria Church Square
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EFF supporters gather at the Pretoria Church Square
EFF supporters gather at the Pretoria Church Square
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A sign "Ramaphosa must go" is displayed on the fence in Pretoria Church Square.
A sign "Ramaphosa must go" is displayed on the fence in Pretoria Church Square.
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