Protesters block vital trucking route over electricity demands

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Disgruntled community members in Ingogo, outside Newcastle, have vowed to continue closing the N11 as they demand electricity.

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“You can't tell me that in a democratic state there are people who are still without electricity. We have been requesting power for years, but we are ignored. We will continue to protest if the municipality does not keep their promises and we will close the road again,” said the community member.

Provincial police spokesperson Lt-Col Nqobile Gwala confirmed the blockade and said the crowd dispersed peacefully after they were addressed by Newcastle mayor Xolani Dube.He said the community claimed they had been promised electricity by the previous leadership but were still using candles for lights.

“We have agreed that we will have a meeting again with the community on December 4, where will invite all leaders to discuss how we [can] assist them,” he said. “We will not accept these illegal road closures because they impact the economy of the province. We have open doors for them to come and discuss with us so that we will find solutions. They have made these threats before but we won't tolerate it.”

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