MOKOPANE – The Mogalakwena Local Municipality has released a press statement distancing itself from the shutdown protest march organised in town for Friday, 2 August.
The march was reportedly driven by residents following the murder of two ANC members, Vaaltyn Kekana and Ralph Kanyane, last week.
Protesters will start at the Caltex garage in Dudu Madisha Drive at 08:00. The march will move down Nelson Mandela Drive towards Pretorius Street and then move into Retief street. A high police support system has been called in to assist in the proceedings of the day, but residents are urged to avoid the area.
The municipality assures the residents of Mokopane that service delivery will not be affected by the march, and urged protestors to refrain from violence or intimidation against the community and business owners.
in a statement, The Mokopane Chamber of Business said it was confirmed with public transport service providers that their services would be available as far as possible and normal routes would apply.
Residents are advised to try and avoid the affected areas and roads during this period. There will be strong police and traffic visibility.
