THE protests on the N2 at Murchison have claimed a life. Police spokesman Lt-Col Wiid said a man (26) had died at the scene. A post-mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
The road has been blocked with burning tyres and rocks since yesterday morning and remains closed to traffic. Motorists are advised to take an alternative route.
Police arrested and charged one person (32) for public violence yesterday and Lt-Col Wiid said a further eight people were arrested this morning. They are expected to appear in court tomorrow.
Police vehicles were stoned yesterday. “The side window of the police vehicle was smashed,” said Lt-Col Wiid.
Police from Tactical Response Team, Public Order Policing, Visible Policing, Road Traffic Inspectorate and Hibiscus Coast Municipality’s Law Enforcement are currently at the scene.
Ugu District Municipality spokesman, Sipho Khuzwayo confirmed that the municipality would release an official press statement today.
“Water has been restored to most parts of Murchison,” he added.
