Must See: Van Reenen’s Pass is closed due to truck protest on the N3
The demands of the protesting truck drivers are now known
Protesters are still blocking the N3 Toll Route at Van Reenen’s Pass between Harrismith and the Tugela Toll Plaza.
Although the situation is calm, no passage of vehicles is possible through the Van Reenen’s Pass section of the N3.
Motorists still need to avoid travelling to the area and either delay departure or make use of alternative routes, such as the following:
Read initial story: Warning: Protest action on the N3 at Van Reenen’s Pass
Read also: Watch: Member of Parliament on scene at truck drivers’ protest on N3, Van Reenen
Also read: Update: Minister condemns the blocking of the N3 at Van Reenen
R34/N11 – Vrede/Newcastle/Ladysmith
R23 – via Heidelberg/Standerton/Volksrust/Ladysmith
The demands of the protesting truck drivers are now known.
They are demanding that the Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Transport come down to address their issues and give a date as to when foreign drivers will leave the country.
Another demand is that they have an NBCR consultant.
A heavy police presence is in the area and officers are monitoring the situation.
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