Monday, 2021-10-25 05h20 N4 to Nelspruit blocked by trucks, some burning
Take note that the only route available from Kaapmuiden to Nelspruit is via Barberton. Trucks blocking N4. Mara also closed.
Confirmed from ground.
ONLY Barberton road open.
Take note that the only route available from Kaapmuiden to Nelspruit is via Barberton. Trucks blocking N4. Mara also closed.
Confirmed from ground.
ONLY Barberton road open.
2021-10-25 06h40: Update N4/ Kanyamazane/ Karino area:
Incidents confirmed to result from organised and coordinated actions by parties unknown, and are currently being cleared.
Traffic from the East (Moz) side is flowing reasonably, but from the West (Nelspruit side) very slowly.
Incidents confirmed to result from organised and coordinated actions by parties unknown, and are currently being cleared.
Traffic from the East (Moz) side is flowing reasonably, but from the West (Nelspruit side) very slowly.
Media Statement
To all media
25 October 2021
MEC Shongwe condemns the sporadic road closures around Mbombela
Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Vusi Shongwe has condemned in the strongest possible terms the sporadic closure of some roads around Mbombela.
The roads coming in and out of areas such as Kanyamazane and Pienaar leading to town have been closed by protesters early this morning. N4 toll road towards Matsulu was also affected. In some instances trucks have been used to blockade these roads.
This has left many people frustrated because they are unable to go to work and children cannot go to school.
" We are not a lawless state. People must protest and raise their unhappiness within the ambit of the law. Our country is still reeling from ravaging pandemic that left many people without jobs. Therefore any person whose actions sabotage the economy must be harshly dealt with. Communuties should refrain from blockading the road because that is not only dangerous for people requiring urgent medical attention, it also sabotages our economy, " says the MEC.
Shongwe is also encouraging leaders in all spheres of government to constantly engage and communicate with communities to avoid unnecessary protests.
He also called on communities not to allow thugs or criminals elements to hijack protests for their own nefarious ends.
He is also calling on the police to promptly bring to book any person who is directly engaged in road closures or mobilizing the community to do so.
Ends.
Issued by Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison
Enquiries: Moeti Mmusi
Cell: 079 291 0664
Or Kingdom Mabuza
Cell: 082 350 7677
To all media
25 October 2021
MEC Shongwe condemns the sporadic road closures around Mbombela
Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Vusi Shongwe has condemned in the strongest possible terms the sporadic closure of some roads around Mbombela.
The roads coming in and out of areas such as Kanyamazane and Pienaar leading to town have been closed by protesters early this morning. N4 toll road towards Matsulu was also affected. In some instances trucks have been used to blockade these roads.
This has left many people frustrated because they are unable to go to work and children cannot go to school.
" We are not a lawless state. People must protest and raise their unhappiness within the ambit of the law. Our country is still reeling from ravaging pandemic that left many people without jobs. Therefore any person whose actions sabotage the economy must be harshly dealt with. Communuties should refrain from blockading the road because that is not only dangerous for people requiring urgent medical attention, it also sabotages our economy, " says the MEC.
Shongwe is also encouraging leaders in all spheres of government to constantly engage and communicate with communities to avoid unnecessary protests.
He also called on communities not to allow thugs or criminals elements to hijack protests for their own nefarious ends.
He is also calling on the police to promptly bring to book any person who is directly engaged in road closures or mobilizing the community to do so.
Ends.
Issued by Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison
Enquiries: Moeti Mmusi
Cell: 079 291 0664
Or Kingdom Mabuza
Cell: 082 350 7677
#sapsKZN
Three suspects, aged between 19 and 32, caught in the act stripping a hijacked vehicle on 24/10 in Berea. They will appear in court soon for possession of suspected stolen property and carjacking.
Three suspects, aged between 19 and 32, caught in the act stripping a hijacked vehicle on 24/10 in Berea. They will appear in court soon for possession of suspected stolen property and carjacking.
25/10/2021 @ 15h00
#RIOTS
NW
N12 Highway
Dr Kenneth Kaunda District: #ProtestAction on the N12 between Potchefstroom and Klerksdorp. Road is closed for traffic. The Mooibank Road should be used as alternative route. #SAPS members are deployed in the area.
#RIOTS
NW
N12 Highway
Dr Kenneth Kaunda District: #ProtestAction on the N12 between Potchefstroom and Klerksdorp. Road is closed for traffic. The Mooibank Road should be used as alternative route. #SAPS members are deployed in the area.
#Stage2 #loadshedding will be implemented now at 18:00, instead of at 21:00 as previously communicated. Unit 1 of Kusile & Matimba Unit 5 tripped, taking 1300MW of the grid. Loadshedding will continue as previously communicated. An update will be issued should the need arise
26/10/2021
#RIOTS
#N3Traffic: #Obstruction reported at N3-7X Km 13 near #Montrose. The road is currently closed. Traffic backlog reported between #VanReenen and #Harrismith.
Law enforcement is on scene, monitoring the situation. Motorists are advised to delay travel to the area
#RIOTS
#N3Traffic: #Obstruction reported at N3-7X Km 13 near #Montrose. The road is currently closed. Traffic backlog reported between #VanReenen and #Harrismith.
Law enforcement is on scene, monitoring the situation. Motorists are advised to delay travel to the area
26/10/2021
#RIOTS
N3
#sapsKZN #MotoristsAlert:
POP Unit deployed on the N3 near Montrose following #ProtestAction by truck drivers who have closed the N3 Road.
As a result of the closure traffic is backed up for about 1 km on both directions.
#RIOTS
N3
#sapsKZN #MotoristsAlert:
POP Unit deployed on the N3 near Montrose following #ProtestAction by truck drivers who have closed the N3 Road.
As a result of the closure traffic is backed up for about 1 km on both directions.
26/10/2021 @ 14h10
#RIOTS
N12 to N4
From Johannesburg to Middelburg MP the highway is busy being blocked by trucks pulled across road near Delmas turn off.
Please approach with caution or totally avoid.
@rsa_trucker
@rsa_trucker
@TRACN4route
@TruckAndFreight
#RIOTS
N12 to N4
From Johannesburg to Middelburg MP the highway is busy being blocked by trucks pulled across road near Delmas turn off.
Please approach with caution or totally avoid.
@rsa_trucker
@rsa_trucker
@TRACN4route
@TruckAndFreight
Here's the latest on the ATDF road blockades. It seems all national routes are currently blocked. Transporters are advised to park their trucks until the matter is resolved. But we are are not sure how long it will take to clear. PLEASE TAKE CARE.
Source: Fesarta Transist Bureau https://t.co/c64LEZw9vW
Source: Fesarta Transist Bureau https://t.co/c64LEZw9vW
According to All Truck Drivers Foundation (ADTF) secretary-general Sifiso Nyathi, the nationwide shutdown by local truck drivers is aimed at forcing freight companies to stop employing foreign nationals.
https://t.co/iDlLoYIqxK
https://t.co/iDlLoYIqxK
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