WATCH: Makau informal settlement residents protest after school buses are stopped
Residents of the Makau informal settlement took to the streets on Tuesday morning, February 10, after school transport buses were reportedly stopped from providing their service.
Residents of the Makau informal settlement in Germiston staged a protest on Tuesday morning after school transport buses did not pick up learners, claiming the Gauteng Department of Education failed to make payments.
The protest is taking place between Commissioner and Pretoria streets, where community members gathered to demand clarity and urgent intervention from government officials.
@bedfordview.edenv Makau informal settlement residents gathered between Commissioner and Pretoria streets on Tuesday morning to protest after school buses failed to operate due to unpaid fees. #MakauSettlement #GermistonNews #SchoolTransport #CommunityProtest #TrafficAlert
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A strong police presence was deployed to monitor the protest and ensure public safety. While the situation remained calm, traffic has been affected in the area.
Motorists have been advised to exercise caution and use alternative routes as police manage the situation and engage with community representatives.
@bedfordview.edenv Makau informal settlement residents gathered between Commissioner and Pretoria streets on Tuesday morning to protest after school buses failed to operate due to unpaid fees. #MakauSettlement #GermistonNews #SchoolTransport #CommunityProtest #TrafficAlert
