Police and Public Safety have begun clearing roads in and around Ladysmith.

Police are currently stationed at hot-spots around town to monitor the situation.

The man-made barricades used by protesters to block the roads have been removed in most areas.

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The roads that are currently open are: the N11 Newcastle road, Helpmekaar up to Pieters, Protea up to Willow Drive, Pieters to Colenso, Roosboom R103, Bergville road, Harrismith road and Peacetown.

Roads that are still blocked are: Protea Drive from Willow Drive to Pieters, Helpmekaar from Pieters intersection, Ezakheni and St Chad’s.

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