Protesters demand water and temporary toilets at all new informal settlements in Cape Town

Various roads along the N2 and R300 were closed on Tuesday morning following protest action.

It is understood that a group by the name of Intlungu Yasematoytoymbeni movement are planning a total shutdown until Friday.

The protesters are demanding water and temporary toilets in all new informal settlements. The movement, in a statement said that they also want to share their unhappiness about alleged threats made by the City of Cape Town to evict land invaders.

 

The following roads are closed:

·        Ramp at N2 /Mew Way,

·        N2/Baden Powell Drive

·        N2/Spine Road

·        Baden Powell between Swartklip and N2

 

(Last updated at 11:45)

 

Head of communications at the Western cape Department of transport and Public Works, Jandre Bakker said: ‘’We urge road users to avoid the area until the road is declared safe enough to be reopened.’’

 

PICTURE: Courtesy - SAPS

Done By: Mitchum George