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Police have beefed up patrols along all major routes following threats of a national shutdown by aggrieved trucking companies.

The All Truck Drivers Forum and Allied South Africa says a planned nationwide shutdown has been suspended. The decision comes following a meeting between the forum and stakeholders at the weekend.

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure is keeping a watchful eye on any disruptive ahead of the general elections.

Truckers are accusing the Department of Labour of ignoring unfair labour practices in the freight industry, including the hiring of foreign nationals.

Police said violence erupted on Sunday during campaigns between rival political parties, leading to escalation that endangered the life of an innocent nine-year-old bystander.

The much-anticipated shutdown was expected to see more than 700 truck drivers from Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng down their tools in a protest against the employment of foreigners, and wage disparities in the sector.

South Africans assured that a conducive environment for a peaceful election has been prepared

Those that are found to be in contravention of the law are being dealt with, said NATJOINTS chairperson Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili.

The centre will act as a crucial point for coordinating information.

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has