Aggravated protesters have once more shut down the N4 to Vosman in eMalahleni.

#TRACN4route 10/05 at 10:08. #CAUTION: Protest actions still active btw N4/N12 split + Balmoral IC #eMalahleni ROAD CLOSED. Please use alternative routes

— TRAC N4 Toll Route (@TRACN4route) May 10, 2023

A police van stationed at KwaGuqa satellite police station in Lynnville, as well as a truck on the N4, was set alight last night.

The community in KwaGuqa are demanding better electricity supply from Emalahleni Local Municipality.

It seems that certain areas in KwaGuqa have been without electricity for a week while some areas have reportedly experienced power outages of 16 hours a day.

Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala requests motorists who travel on the N4, to delay their journeys or use alternative routes. “We have deployed our members who are currently on the scene as the N4 is temporarily closed,” Mohlala adds.

#TRACN4route 10/05 at 05:29 Truck obstructing EB lanes btw Kromdraai IC + Mathews phosa IC (N4/3 km 18.0E) #eMalahleni Traffic passing on EB shoulder lane

— TRAC N4 Toll Route (@TRACN4route) May 10, 2023

Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison spokesperson Moeti Mmusi warns motorists travelling to and from eMalahleni via the N4 to use alternative routes. “This is due to a violent protest that is currently taking place in Vosman,” he confirms.

Traffic law enforcement officers are redirecting motorists on the N4 to use available alternative routes.