LIMPOPO – Angry protesters set two trucks on fire along the R555 road near Burgerfort today (Tuesday).
Burgersfort SAPS’s police Constable Victoria Maluleke said the community barricaded the roads with stones and burning tyres. They are demanding that the nearby Mining Company employ the locals.
“They stopped a truck near Lavino pretending as if they wanted a lift. Later they ordered the driver to jump out and set it alight. They proceeded to the other area known as Tubatse Residents, near Steelpoort, where they burnt yet another truck. Protesters have now opened an illegal tollgate where motorists have to pay money before proceeding with their journey,” she said.
“No arrests were made and police are patrolling the area. Motorists driving to Burgersfort should be vigilant of stone throwers and the illegal tollgate,” said Maluleke.
