Steadville residents are still blocking Helpmekaar Road as of this morning (July 8).
The roadway is blocked with huge rocks, broken bottles and fires, right up to the entrance of Tsakane. Fires were still being lit this morning.
It seems that the protesters intend to keep the road closed until Alfred Duma Local Municipality attends to their issue of electricity.
Also read: Helpmekaar Road closed by protesters
Motorists are advised to use alternative routes.
Public Safety officials are currently monitoring the situation.
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