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Watch video: Protest action at Video informal settlement

The road closure follows reports of protest action at Video informal settlement that involves rocks being thrown at oncoming traffic on the N14.

The community is advised to avoid the N14 highway which is currently closed from Randburg, Swartkop offramp onto Beyers Naudé Drive in both directions.

The road closure follows reports of protest action at Video informal settlement that involves rocks being thrown at oncoming traffic on the N14.

The reason for the protest action is believed to be Eskom having switched off the main power supply line, affecting a large section of Muldersdrift, whilst they, police and the Red Ants remove illegal connections in the informal settlements.

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It is alleged that in Video informal settlement, emotions are running high and motorists are advised to avoid the area till the situation settles, or to use alternate routes till further notice.

Honeydew Police have been contacted for comment, and indicated they would provide an update on the situation.

This is a developing story. As soon as we have all the latest information we will provide an update.

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