A group of residents from the small village in Groutville started pulling guard rails and using trees and stones to block off the road early this morning.
According to the police, the protesters’ list of demands is similar to the Etete community – housing, electricity and sanitation.
Police closed the road early this morning but have re-opened it and are allowing cars through at their own risk.
Trains and taxis from the area have been suspended and passengers are being transported to Shakaskraal in buses from Stanger, Gledhow, Charlottedale and Groutville.
KwaDukuza SAPS media liaison officer constable S’busiso Khumalo said police have the situation under control.
“Motorists can use the R102 but we cannot guarantee their safety.”
KwaDukuza municipality media liaison officer Bonginkosi Nhaca confirmed residents had begun an “illegal” protest early this morning.
“As it stands we do not know of anybody representing the community. Nobody has come to us with any grievances yet so we can only assume these are faceless elements.”
Mayor Ricardo Mthembu was due to hand over the Dube Village Bus Route in the area today but Nhaca said it is doubtful that the event will go ahead.
