Rumour of ‘total shutdown’ in surrounding areas of Mbombela unconfirmed
The JOC said the rumour doing the rounds of a total shutdown in the areas surrounding Mbombela has yet to be confirmed. The public is still advised to be cautious, however.
An unconfirmed rumour that there will be a “total shutdown” in the locations surrounding Mbombela is currently circulating.
The Lowveld Security JOC said it did not have any verified information on the matter, but that it would be monitoring the situation and share information as soon as it is received.
It repeated its warned to the public to remain cautious, seeing as the situation is highly unpredictable.
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The message (once again, unconfirmed) circulating stated the following:
“Town is nothing. The locations surrounding Mbombela will be totally shut down by 12:00 – nothing in or out. All your friends and neighbors who don’t want to listen, will not enter or exit any location from 12:00. Everybody was warned yesterday and only a few listened… Cars and buses will be stoned. Taxis only bringing people from town will be permitted before 12:00. Total shutdown… Together, we can be heard!”
