Motorists travelling through the Emmaus area near Bergville are advised to delay their journey following protest action that disrupted traffic this morning (June 18).

Community frustration

The protest is believed to be linked to ongoing frustration over a prolonged electricity outage affecting several communities. Reports indicate that some residents have allegedly been without power for close to a month, leading to growing calls for intervention.

Authorities monitoring the situation

Officials from Okhahlamba Local Municipality’s Public Safety Department have warned that the protest has affected movement along the roadway.

Law enforcement officers have been deployed to monitor the situation and maintain order.

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