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WATCH: Strikers caught on camera torching tyres

Strikers who initially remained peaceful decided to stir things up yesterday by torching tyres.

March 10, 2023
Sjani Campher Less than a minute
The Meyer Street- and Dr Beyers Naude intersection was blocked by burning tyres.

CCTV footage was obtained showing yesterday’s strike action which was momentarily escalated when tyres were used to barricade streets in Middelburg.

Strikers believed to be connected to the National Education and Health Workers’ Union were seen arriving at the Dr. Beyers Naudé Drive- and Meyer Street intersection in a black Ford Bantam bakkie yesterday afternoon.

The strikers barricaded the intersection with tyres and set them alight before fleeing the scene. Another blockade was also erected further up in Dr. Beyers Naudé by the SASSA offices.

The intersection was rapidly cleared by bystanders, allowing traffic to flow as normal.

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March 10, 2023
Sjani Campher Less than a minute

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Sjani Campher

Sjani has been working as a community journalist and photographer at the Middelburg Observer since 2018, during which she has been responsible for the content creation for both digital and print, as well as maintaining the publication's online platforms. She is a member of the Forum for Community Journalists, and focuses on fields including hard news, investigative reporting, human interest, columns and sports.
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