Law enforcement agencies are on a high alert after an attempt by truck drivers to block the N3 highway between Spruitview and Alberton in both directions was foiled this afternoon, February 27.

SAPS reacted to reports of four trucks blocking the highway.

Confirmed! ATDF-ASA STRIKE UPDATE
Trucks blocking the N3 between Spruitview and Alberton both directions. pic.twitter.com/bozNPjBfKg

— SA Trucker (@rsa_trucker) February 27, 2022

According to SA Trucker, All Truck Drivers Forum and Allied South African (ATDF-ASA) is embarking on a nationwide shutdown on Sunday, February 27 over the employment of foreign nationals in the industry.

See attached notice from Transet with regards to expected disruptions on national roads. 
Several national and provincial routes are expected to be affected by the Truck Drivers Forum and Allied South African(ATDF-ASA) that is embarking on a nationwide shutdown this weekend. pic.twitter.com/itVJ67lzcH

— My Fuel Orders (@OrdersFuel) February 25, 2022

The statement further states that ATDF-ASA said they are tired of the empty promises made by the government regarding the employment of foreign national drivers.

Speaking to the RECORD, EMPD spokesperson Kobeli Mokheseng said the scene has been cleared and traffic is flowing as SAPS members are patrolling the highway.

Motorists are advised to drive with caution.

The RECORD will update its readers as soon as more information becomes available.