Taxi drivers have blocked several major roads in Durban in a protest, including the N3 highway, causing significant traffic disruptions on 24 May.
Protesters, primarily taxi drivers, have blocked several major roads in Durban, including the N3 highway, causing significant traffic disruptions on 24 May
Similar blockades occurred on the N2 near Port Shepstone on 23 May, likely in response to police impounding taxi vehiclesA taxi blockade on the N3 near Pavilion, both Durban Bound and Pinetown Bound, which is completely blocked off by a truck as part of the protest. Images: @ECR_Newswatch/ SuppliedFollowing a warning of disruptions ahead of the elections, protesters blocked several major roads across Durban this morning, including the N3 highway in both directions.
The roadblocks, reportedly orchestrated by taxi drivers, have significantly disrupted traffic flow in the KwaZulu-Natal Province.Authorities are responding with increased security measures in the impacted regions. The disruptions are expected to delay local transportation andThe blockades extended to downtown intersections and the town's entry and exit points.
Incidents of looting were also reported; however, the looters allegedly jumped on the taxi drivers’ bandwagon. The South African National Taxi Council spokesperson called for an end to the protests and said there could not be a lawless society.
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