National shutdown warning next week in South Africa

A national shutdown warning is set to be implemented in South Africa next week, as the Concerned Citizens of South Africa urge the government to cut the General Fuel Levy and lower petrol prices. The move comes as fuel prices have surged in recent months, with petrol reaching a record high of R30.25 per litre in October, and the GFL was previously suspended and phased back in. The warning, backed by the group's representative, Ntokozo Mkhize, is seen as a desperate attempt to pressure the government to reduce levies on fuel purchases and bring down the overall price.