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#ShutdownSA KwaZulu Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala is briefing the media on the latest developments in that province. He’s been requested to begin his address in isizulu so the people of KZN can hear his address. TK

#ShutdownSA Zikalala has called for peace and stability in KwaZulu Natal, he says the past few days have been difficult for the province and it’s body politics. He says the current situation has the potential to undermine the provinces fight against covid 19. TK

[BREAKING] #ShutdownSA KwaZulu Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala says the current death toll in KZN is 26 following riots in the province. TK

#ShutdownSA Zikalala says 187 people have been arrested so far in KZN. TK

#ShutdownSA Zikalala says healthcare services have been severely affected in KZN with hospitals being forced to operate on skeleton staff as many healthcare workers have been unable to get to work. TK

#ShutdownSA Zikalala says government will be meeting with religious and traditional leaders in the province to try and find a solution to the unrest. TK