TimesLive reports that the Pretoria CBD was 'a no go' area on Tuesday afternoon as workers in the capital city feared being caught up in election campaign violence.  

A City of Tshwane spokesman said all the employees of the offices in the City were released at noon on Tuesday following threats and intimidation.  Businesses and factories were apparently closed off after protesters started burning tyres and filling up the CBD.  Violence erupted in Pretoria on Monday following the announcement of new ANC Tshwane Mayoral candidate Thoko Didiza.

• Read this report by Julia Madibogo in full at TimesLive
• Read too, People desert Pretoria CBD as fears mount of more violence, at BDLive

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