UPDATE: Elandshoek protesters blockade the N4 again
The protesters took to the streets again and barricaded the road with burning tyres and rocks.
MBOMBELA – Elandshoek residents protested again from 17:30 to about 22:50 last night, according to TRAC spokesman, Solange Soares.
The protests were sparked by the death of a community member, Thomas Sibanyoni (42), in police custody after he was detained by police following a domestic dispute.
Angry residents blamed the police for Sibanyoni’s death and blockaded the road on Wednesday for about five hours.
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Soares confirmed that the road was not damaged after Wednesday’s protest action, which affected the Montrose and Schoemanskloof intersection.
“During the second protest, an accident occurred after a motorist tried to avoid the rocks placed on the road by protesters and hit the guardrails. The road was also damaged from the burning of tyres,” she said.
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Soares could not confirm whether the motorist sustained any serious injuries. The provincial police spokesman, Brig Leonard Hlathi could not be reached for comment.
