Primrose CPF with other law enforcement agencies helped protect public infrastructure from protesters on March 20.
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In response to the EFF national shutdown on March 20, stakeholders joined forces to remove tyres from the streets.
“It was suspected that the tyres would be used to block roads during the national shutdown.
On Monday morning we encountered residents who were burning tyres on the road and we quickly intervened,” said Primrose CPF Chairperson Tracy Enslin.
“We collected approximately 769 tyres throughout the Primrose area from Sunday and several tyres were collected between Stanley and Main Reef roads.
“The community was amazing to come out and assist us with this. They stayed with us until all tyres were collected and taken to a secure address,” said Enslin.
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“By 05:00 all the streets were cleared for usage.
“SAPS and EMPD made sure they were visible at hotspots on Main Reef Road. Members of the community donated food and drinks for everyone,” said Enslin.
