"The EFF's threats to sabotage the economy on 20 March are nothing but an act of terror and thus high treason," said Bennie van Zyl, general manager of TLU SA.
"And should the government fail to take sufficient action to protect the safety of people, property and the economy during this action, it is simply a constitutional neglect of duty."
Today, TLU SA filed a criminal charge against the leader of the EFF, and the party in terms of the Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Act (Act 33 of 2004). The organisation has also sent a letter to the government to request an indication of how the state intends to stabilise the situation and protect the lives and possessions of those who do not participate in the EFF's protest action.
"In our opinion, the government should have already intervened and called the EFF to order," Van Zyl explains. "It is unacceptable that EFF and his party members are allowed to sit in Parliament while they openly commit acts of terror.
"It is the EFF's constitutional right to protest, provided that such action does not threaten any other person, assets or the economic process in any way. But in this case, there are blatant threats against those willing to act responsibly and go to work on the day."
The government will be held accountable for any damage caused due to their lack of action - while they were fully aware of the threat.
TLU SA members will continue their activities to contribute to feeding the nation's inhabitants. This is the duty we have faithfully fulfilled over the years.
