LIMPOPO – The situation in Namakgale is still volatile and tense, reported the police.
The R71 was blocked again last night and several vehicles were damaged by protesters
throwing stones. One vehicle was also set alight.
No injuries were reported.
The road is currently still blocked, but the police and traffic officials are attempting to clear it.
The police also received reports of spaza shops being looted and burnt.
Shops and schools are closed.
Mpho Ramapela (36) says this time of the year is when she miss her child and family most.
“My family comes to visit me for that hour of visitation, but it is not the same as being at home spending Christmas with them. At the centre, Christmas is like any other day, but at home it is a very special day. We would prepare lunch as a family and than get dressed for church. After church we would have a big family lunch. To push time I do beadwork, helps me keep my mind off home.”
Joyce Ndlovu (54) says she misses her family a lot this time of the year, especially her children.
“I miss being a mother to them, making sure they have everything they need for Christmas. If I was at home, we would be baking and doing other preparations for Christmas. To keep my mind busy I make mats out of plastic bags.”
