[TRAFFIC ALERT] Westenburg/Matala D19 road OPEN
The roads in and out of Westenburg are blocked
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POLOKWANE – The D19 road to Westenburg which was blocked this morning (Monday) by residents is now open according to reports.
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POLOKWANE – The D19 road to Westenburg was blocked this morning (Monday) by residents from Westenburg. This follows yesterday’s protest which halted construction work at Extension 40.
https://twitter.com/TrafficSA/status/1021634515469561857
According to a statement issued the Polokwane Municipality the road is currently closed to traffic due to an illegal protest. “The road is heavily backed-up and motorists are urged to use alternative routes,” the municipality said.
Police are on the scene and are monitoring the situation.
https://www.citizen.co.za/review-online/269206/watch-westenburg-residents-demand-birth-right/
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