The 30 June protests caused a major economic impact this was according to the Road Freight Association and the KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli on Thursday
The 30 June protests caused a major economic impact, the the Road Freight Association and the KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli said on Thursday.
Gavin Kelly, CEO of the Road Freight Association (RFA) said the fear of a repetition of the July 2021 fiasco was foremost in the minds of most businesses – especially the road freight logistics sector who were worried about staff, drivers, trucks, warehouses and stock.
Kelly added that during the day, protestors showed that South Africans can voice (display) their unhappiness with circumstances without resorting to violence, property destruction, personal attacks or senseless acts of brutality.
“However, in several places in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, protesters (or opportunistic criminals) started looting shops and businesses owned by foreigners. This was both tragic and uncalled for.”
