Chief Albert Luthuli and King Shaka Streets have been re-opened after a protest in the Stanger CBD this morning. 
A dispute, which allegedly involved taxi operators and drivers, brought the centre of town to a standstill, forcing police to close the main roads.

Witnesses claim they saw men with rifles and guns near the KwaDukuza municipal buildings. 
The commotion between police and the crowd lasted roughly an hour before officers managed to clear the roads. 
Provincial SAPS communications officer captain Thulani Zwane confirmed there is “unrest” between the Maphumulo and KwaDukuza taxi associations. 
“The two associations are arguing over the Maphumulo route.”
He confirmed that earlier reports of violence were unfounded. “No shots were fired, nobody was harmed and no arrests have been made”.

KwaDukuza SAPS communications officer constable S’busiso Khumalo said the roads have been re-opened and a large contingent of officers are still guarding the area.
“We are not stopping people from coming through to town, but if you are able to stay away, it is safer to do so.”
Long distance taxis have been temporarily suspended.

In April one person was wounded during a shooting between security guards from rival taxi associations.