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Police prepare to take the battle to Roosboom residents?
Tyres have been piled four and five deep, and set on fire, with flames leaping into the air and black smoke hanging ominously overhead
As police reinforcements stream in, the protest in Roosboom continues unabated. Residents have begun re-barricading the R103. Tyres have been piled four and five deep, and set on fire, with flames leaping into the air and black smoke hanging ominously overhead.
It’s been six days in a row now that the R103 has been closed due to the violent protest.
The protest began in earnest early on Monday morning.
RTI and police are on scene. So far, fears that protesters may take their protest towards the N3 have not materialised.
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