Umvoti toll office burns, temporary workers assaulted
Protesters turned on temporary staff brought in to operate the tolls during the strike
An Umvoti toll plaza office was set ablaze last night (Monday) and four employees were injured this morning (Tuesday) after protesters returned to the N2.
This comes after Intertoll staff members downed tools on Monday morning, saying they want SANRAL to take over management, as they are currently receiving R2 900 per month.
Also read: Intertoll staff demand higher wages
They demand their wages be increased to R6 000 per month.
The strike action effected peak-hour Monday morning traffic, with cars backed up in both the north and southbound lanes, as the tolls were short staffed.
Last night a group of protesters returned to the N2 near the Umvoti Toll Plaza, blocking the north bound lane of the highway with burning trees and tyres, and setting alight a small office at the toll.
Calm was restored after SAPS members arrived, however early this morning four toll workers were assaulted by the protesters.
According to one of the protesters, they are demanding that anyone hired as a temporary toll worker must be a local community member.
The N2 is open and traffic is flowing.
The R102 in Ntshawini has also been reopened after protesters took to the streets, demanding the release of a man that was arrested in connection with a case of attempted murder.
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