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charlotte@inspiredmanagement.co.za
www.inspiredmanagement.co.za
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16 March 2023

RE: NATIONAL SHUT DOWN 20 MARCH 2023

Dear Homeowners

We have received communication from security companies where plans have been implemented at schemes to
ensure the safety of all residents, staff, and communities alike. The private sector is implementing safety measures
to ensure the safety of the public.

We ask that all residents consider that on-site staff may not be able to safely commute to site and that security
guards may not be able to rotate as usual, due to restricted transport from and to their place of employment.
Intelligence suggests that the Taxi associations and major transport companies, may join the protests, and that all
employers should expect large-scale staff absenteeism within their organizations,

Background and description of the planned Shut Down:

The EFF has made a public announcement that the party is planning a National Shut Down on 20 March 2023 as
early as 00h00 on Monday morning. The objectives of this shut down demands:

1. The resignation of the State President.

2. Stability of the electricity grid from Eskom.
3. Addressing poor service delivery and corruption.
4. Ending unemployment rate and decline of the economy under the ANC rule.

Threat that the National Shut Down poses to The Public:

1. The EFF is planning on targeting areas where the ANC, Eskom and other Government infrastructures are
based.
a. Major transport routes could be severely affected.
2. Areas where the most media coverage will drive the EFF’s agenda.
a. CBD’s
b. Major shopping centres.
c. Eskom Plants.
3. Unions and Taxi associations may join the strike.
a. Townships, taxi ranks, and major transport routes will most likely be affected.
4. The EFF plans on shutting down all:
a. Schools and universities.
b. All factories and businesses
c. All municipalities
d. All ports of entry

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 010 312 5287
charlotte@inspiredmanagement.co.za
www.inspiredmanagement.co.za
Building 911 ӏ 25 Lakeview Crescent ӏ Benoni

e. All roads that lead to borders

f. All trucks and trains
g. Blockade of the N1 and N3 freeways
5. Due to political interference, the abilities of SAPS are expected to be inadequate to deal with the threats
effectively.
a. Private Security Companies may struggle to deploy staff to assist SAPS with maintaining control.
6. Broad spread intimidation, looting and violence.
a. The EFF have warned businesses of looting, should they not participate in the National Shut Down.
7. Potential conflict and violence between the members of the EFF and ANC.

Considerations:

1. Do not share unverified messages, pictures, or voice notes.

2. Check all routes, should you be travelling.
3. Avoid high-risk areas entirely.
4. Follow reliable resources for information.
5. Do not engage with protestors and remain calm, should you encounter same.
6. If possible, work from home.

Inspired Management:

Inspired Management stays committed to service to clients during this time and will not close on Monday during the
National Shut Down.

All our portfolio managers and estate managers will be working from home and should any homeowners, trustees,
directors or any other member of the scheme require assistance on any matters, they will be able to reach the
Inspired Management staff on e-mail and via their cell phones.

Our financial and accounts department will be available as usual but will unfortunately not be in the office. Should
you have any accounts queries, please e-mail the respected departments for assistance.

Due to the ongoing loadshedding, please expect delays in e-mail responses.

Thank you for your ongoing support, we do appreciate it.

Kind Regards
Inspired Management Team.

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