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JUST IN: Taxi and truck protest shuts roads on KZN South Coast [WATCH]

Roads have been blocked, apparently by disgruntled taxi drivers.

Motorists are to drive with caution as a taxi and truck protest has shut the following roads on the South Coast this morning (May 23):

  • The main Harding Road at Marburg KFC and at Shell robots.
  • Murchison and Merlewood robots at Mkholombe have been blocked off.
  • Ugu robots in Marburg has also been closed due to protest action.
  • Further the P200 at Ghamalakhe is closed off.
  • The Oribi Plaza toll road offramp blocked.
  • Main Port Shepstone intersection.

According to the Lazer 911 this is due to taxi protest against RTI Provincial for enforcing the law.

@southcoastherald

JUST IN: N2 at Marburg is closed. Protest happening in the facility of KFC robots on the N2 from Marburg to Kokstad. All vehicles turning around. *Info: Traffic groups | South Coast Herald #protest #roadclosed #marburg

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“Security personnel with Saps and Law enforcement are keeping an eye that the local communities do not take advantage of this situation,” said the security company.

Please note this is an evolving story and it is changing all the time. The Herald will update accordingly.

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