VIDEO: MK veterans bring Durban traffic to a standstill
Groups are reportedly making their way to the ANC head office in Stalwart Simelane (Stanger) Street in the Durban CBD.
MKHONTO Wesizwe Military Veterans blocked several main arterial routes into Durban this morning, stating they are disgruntled with the government’s lack of concern for their welfare.
Marchers blocked Warwick Triangle and King Dinizulu (Berea) Road, disrupting rush hour traffic, however police have since ensured the roads are reopened.
The group has broken up into smaller groups and are reportedly making their way to the ANC head office in Stalwart Simelane (Stanger) Street in the Durban CBD.
Snr Supt Parboo Sewpersad from Metro Police said the group was being monitored.
The protest comes after threats earlier this week with MK vets stating they aimed to shutdown KZN.
On Wednesday, police issued a release stating they had taken note of various voice notes circulating on social media indicating that certain groups had met and agreed to work together to protest in Durban and surrounding areas for numerous reasons.
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Brig Jay Naicker said police deployments were in place to deal with the protests and several SAPS units would be working jointly with the Durban Metro Police, Road Traffic Inspectorate and other role-players.
Members of Mkhonto Wesizwe Military Veterans Association (MKMVA) threatened to march to Union Buildings last month, to stage a hunger strike until they got the attention of President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The meeting was attended by around 150 ex-liberation soldiers who wanted Ramaphosa to establish a commission of inquiry to look at the welfare of all liberation soldiers from all liberation parties.
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