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Fresh protests block roads near Umzinto

No incidents were reported.

July 10, 2019
Mid South Coast Mail 1 minute read

REPORTS of violent protest action hit social media early on Monday morning this week as scores of protesters took to the R612 near Umzinto.

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“About 100 people blocked the road with logs and burning tyres, complaining about service delivery. Later in the day, a crowd of about 150 moved  towards the N2 freeway before changing direction and heading back towards Malangeni,” said provincial Saps communications officer, Colonel Thembeka Mbele. It is reported that another group of people from the Mthebeni area marched to the Umdoni municipal offices, escorted by police.

No incidents were reported.

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July 10, 2019
Mid South Coast Mail 1 minute read

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Fundiswa Mzobe works as a journalist covering various beats. She started her Caxton career with Ugu Eyethu more than 10 years ago, then went on to work as a digital assistant on the Herald website. She has now progressed to being an out-and-out reporter, with a particular focus on council, crime and political issues. Before that she worked as a radio journalist for a short period of time.
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