Land invasion leads to closure of N2 in Somerset West

CAPE TOWN - The N2 highway in Somerset West has been closed in both directions as a result of a land invasion.

City of Cape Town traffic service's Richard Coleman said law enforcement authorities were on the scene. "Due to the land invasion operation in Somerset West the N2 is closed in both directions between Somerset Main road and Broadlands Road," he said.Meanwhile, all roads have been reopened in Blackheath and Parow following protests.

Protest erupted in Blackheath on Monday, causing major disruptions to schools, businesses and public transport.Coleman said the cause of a protest in Parow Industria was unclear.

Funny because I drove past this on Sunday and the whole field had already been marked with white tape and wooden markers for houses... Coordinated by someone sophisticated!

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