The road is currently blocked by the protesters. Photo: Heinrich Greyling
Protest action has brought traffic to a standstill on the N14 between Pinehaven and Oaktree today, June 24.
The Krugersdorp News is on the scene, where protesters have blocked the road and set alight objects, including tyres, resulting in severe traffic congestion in both directions.
According to a security officer on the scene, Wimpie Reid, the protest is reportedly linked to an eviction dispute in the area.
Numerous law enforcement, security and emergency services are monitoring the situation.
This is a developing story, and the News will provide updates as more information becomes available.
There is currently a protest action on the N14 in Krugersdorp between Pinehaven and Oaktree, today, June 24. The News is currently on the scene where the road is blocked and traffic heavily backed up due to protestors blocking the road and burning objects such as tyres. Security officer on scene, Wimpie Reid told the News they are protesting due to an eviction dispute. #protest#fyp#krugersdorp#krugersdorpnews
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