A group of protesters blocked the N12 with burning tyres near the entrance of Ikageng at about 05:00 this morning (18 October).

According to Captain Aafje Botma, the NW Police spokesperson, it was a service delivery protest. However, when the police arrived, the crowd dispersed shortly afterwards and the road was opened. “The N12 was closed in both directions but around 06:30, the road was cleared and is open,” said Botma.