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Avoid R555

Motorists are warned to avoid the R555 in the Burgersfort, Sekhukhune and Roossenekal areas due to voilent protests.

Col. Ronel Otto, Limpopo Police Spokesperson, said that several trucks have been set alight. No injuries have been reported although reports of vehicles being stoned have been received.

A burnt-out truck is blocking the steel bridge to Sekhukune.
A burnt-out bus is blocking the steel bridge to Sekhukune.

It is alleged that the community are protesting becuase they are unhappy with their leaders, representing them in employment negotiations with mines in the area.

Members of the Public Order Police are on the scene to monitor the situation. Unconfirmed reports have it that 10 trucks and four busses have been torched. A burnt-out bus is blocking the steel bridge to sekhukune

Several trucks have been set alight. Photo:  Supplied
Several trucks have been set alight. Photo: Supplied

 

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