South African authorities have asked Twitter to remove a video that allegedly incites violence against those who do not plan to participate in protest marches scheduled for March 20.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) opposition party is organizing nationwide marches to protest the country’s power crisis and has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign.
According to the Film and Publication Board (FPB), the video warns that any student wearing a school uniform during the protests, as well as teachers and police officers, will be beaten up.
We advice the public not to share the video inciting imminent violence against the public #NoToViolence pic.twitter.com/RktIXGlW5h
— Film and Publication Board (@FPB_ZA) March 15, 2023
According to the report, the video was posted by a person claiming to be an EFF member.
“Internally, the FPB shall monitor Twitter’s takedown to ensure that no further public dissemination or distribution occurs,” the board stated.
The general public has been advised not to share, re-post, or distribute the aforementioned video, and violators may face prosecution for disseminating or distributing prohibited content.
As the Julius Malema-led EFF party threatened to “shut down” the entire country on Monday, police said they would be on high alert to prevent any violence.
Mr. Malema insists that the protests are not illegal and has warned that anyone who tries to stop them will “meet their maker,” according to News24.
