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IN PHOTOS: Police disperse protesters in Matsafeni to reopen roads

The police are on the ground in Matsafeni, patrolling the area.

The SAPS intervened in the Matsafeni area today, March 20, as protesters blocked the roads early in this morning using rocks and tree branches.

The police fired warning shots to disperse the protesters. They managed to open the road to allow commuters in and out of the area, while some police members are out patrolling the area.

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Bongekile Khumalo

Bongekile is a junior journalist focusing on community news in Mpumalanga, with also a distinctive interest in impactful human interest stories. She began her career in 2019 and was recognised as an upcoming journalist in 2020.

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