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WATCH: Fiery N2 protests over water shortages

With reports of rocks being thrown at vehicles and trucks being set on fire, motorists have been forced to exit the N2 at the eTeza off-ramp.

June 15, 2021
Tamlyn Jolly Less than a minute

THE N2 in the vicinity of the Mfolozi off-ramp has been a ‘no go zone’ intermittently since Sunday night as community members have taken to blocking the national highway in protest over water shortages.

With reports of rocks being thrown at vehicles and trucks being set on fire, motorists have been forced to exit the N2 at the eTeza off-ramp.

ALSO READ: ‘Hands off our land!’ – Melmoth protesters

Police have been monitoring the situation, but when they arrive on scene the protesters scatter and restart the barricading of the road once the police leave.

See the ZO Weekender for the full story.

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June 15, 2021
Tamlyn Jolly Less than a minute

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Tamlyn Cramer

With a background in publishing in the UK, Tamlyn has been in the news industry since 2013, working her way up from journalist to sub-editor. She holds a diploma in journalism from the London School of Journalism. Tamlyn has a passion for hard environmental news, and has covered many such stories during her time at the Zululand Observer. She is passionate about the written word and helping others polish their skill.
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