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Protesters take to streets in Umzinto

Some sources believe the protest is to do with sanitation issues.

August 1, 2023
Vanisha Moodley Less than a minute
Protest action in Umzinto from this morning (August 1). Photo: social media.

Earlier today (August 1), reports came flooding in on various social media platforms indicating that there is protest action at multiple locations in Umzinto.

Roads were being blocked by protesters and many residents were unable to get in or out of the town.

The Umzinto cbd this morning. Photo: Umzinto Updates.

Tyres were burnt across roads and garbage bags were emptied out as well.

It is unclear at this point in time as to what the protest action is for specifically. Some sources believe it is to do with sanitation issues.

Protesters making their way through Umzinto. Photo: video screenshot.

Security services and police have been monitoring the situation.

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August 1, 2023
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Vanisha Moodley

Vanisha Moodley is the journalist for the Mid South Coast Herald newspaper, which circulates in the Scottburgh area. She has been with the company for close on 10 years and is a product of the Caxton Cadet programme. She had originally come to the office to work as a volunteer, but her potential was seen and the rest, as they say, is history. Vanisha covers all beats, from court to crime to community. She assists with managing the website and is adept on the social media side of things.
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