The R74 highway between Stanger and Greytown has been re-opened after it was closed due a large service delivery protest this morning.
KwaMadundube residents blocked the road near Glendale to vent their frustration over a lack of water in the area.
A KwaDukuza police SAPS officer was taken to Stanger hospital after one of the residents threw a rock that hit her on the head.
KwaDukuza SAPS communication officer constable Sbusiso Khumalo said the riot was over a water shortage.
Ilembe district municipality has promised to release a statement soon.
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