South Africa braces for nationwide protests

South Africa's opposition Economic Freedom Fighters party leader Julius Malema says ports, parliament, border crossings and the Johannesburg stock exchange will be among the key protesting points. PHOTO | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Authorities said there would be a heavy police presence to deal with any possible violence, after the third largest party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) urged South Africans to take to the streets and bring the country to a halt