The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says it will be open for business on Friday, following speculation about a nation-wide shutdown.
A viral message last weekend called on people to stay away from work, and take to the streets to protest for president Jacob Zuma to step down.
Nelson Mandela Bay executive mayor, Athol Trollip, says they will continue to provide municipal services.
He says he supports those who wish to protest, but urges that they do so through appropriate channels and within the rule of law.
Trollip says while citizens have a duty to hold the national government to account, it is important that all other areas of government remain fully functional.
Any municipal staff member who wishes to protest should do so during their lunch hour, or should take leave, in whatever form, through the appropriate channels, if they wish to protest beyond their lunch hour.
