MOTORISTS are encouraged to steer clear of North Coast Road this morning after protesters set a car alight.
Protest action which is believed to be due to their unhappiness with their ward candidate lists for the upcoming elections, began in various parts of Durban early this morning. Urgent messages of the serious protests were shared on social media indicating motorists and workers should be “mindful” of the protests on North Coast Road, Umgeni Road, Springfield Road, Queen Nandi Drive and Sea Cow Lake area.
Protesters have burnt tyres and in some places shops have allegedly been looted and businesses attacked. Reports of a car set alight in North Coast Road were also received.
Motorists are urged to use alternative routes or avoid the areas affected.
EThekwini Municipality released an urgent public notice this morning warning motorists about the protests in the KwaMashu and Newlands areas. It advised motorists that Dumisani Makhaye, North Coast Road from N2 to Conaught Bridge and Nandi Drive were not accessible and urged commuters to be cautious. ”
