AFTER a day and a half of demonstrating on the N2, protestors have dispersed.
However, the N2 remains closed to motorists until further notice. Motorists can use alternative routes such the P200, P55 which will take them back onto the N2 at Paddock.
The four men and one woman arrested earlier today have been released, and the docket has been sent to the state prosecutor for a decision.
Police spokesman, Lieutenant-Colonel Zandra Wiid said the protestors have not been charged. The man arrested for public violence yesterday appeared in court this morning.
Willies Mchunu, MEC of Transport, Community Safety and Liaison is expected to address the protestors tomorrow at 11am.
Earlier today, parents were asked to collect their children from Merlewood Primary. The school asks parents to use their own discretion on whether to bring their children to school tomorrow.
The Herald received information that protestors allegedly prevented pupils from attending Merlewood Secondary this morning. The school appeared to be closed as the Herald was unable to contact the school for comment despite several attempts.
Mzwandile Mkhwanazi, ANC South Coast regional secretary, said the ANC understood the plight of community, as ‘nobody can live without water’.
He said that while they supported the actions taken by the protestors, he stressed that they must do things within the constraints of the law. “We condemn any criminal activities such as the stoning of vehicles and the killing of people,” he said.
He added Ugu was working around the clock to restore water to various areas.
