Police restore traffic flow in Rabie Ridge
Traffic is moving again in Rabie Ridge after police intervened in a fiery early morning protest, but residents remain gathered and on edge as frustration over unsafe conditions at Dulcie September Primary School continues to boil.
Traffic has begun moving again in Rabie Ridge following earlier disruptions this morning.
A visible police presence moved in to stabilise the situation as residents barricaded several roads with rocks and burning tyres in protest over conditions at Dulcie September Primary School, bringing movement in and out of the area to a standstill during the early hours.
Law enforcement officers have since cleared parts of the road, allowing vehicles to pass under supervision.
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Despite this, groups of residents remain gathered along the affected routes, watching closely and signalling that tensions have not fully subsided.
The protest follows weeks of frustration among parents, whose children have not been attending school due to what they describe as dangerously deteriorating infrastructure at the primary school.
Previous demonstrations outside the school had called for urgent repairs, but community members said little progress has been made.
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While the immediate disruption to traffic appears to be easing, the mood on the ground remains tense, with residents indicating they are still awaiting a concrete response from authorities.
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Residents remain gathered at the corner of Strandloper and Rietduiker roads, saying they are waiting for a representative from the department of education to address ongoing concerns around the local school.
Children have not been to school for two months now.
Community members warned that the protest will continue into tomorrow, if officials do not arrive, stressing that learners urgently need to return to class and catch up on missed schoolwork.
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