BY Obakeng Maje

Taung-The residents of Losasaneng village,near Taung were embarked on a strike protesting about the road between Losasaneng and Kgomotso village near Pampierstad to be tarred.

According to residents spokesperson April Sephula, since the requested the provincial road department to tar the road in 2010.

“Since we requested the Department of Road & Transport to tar the road because it is in bad condition” Swphula said.

“The raod is “no go” and that affect our daily routine as residents. We were told that the budget for the road was used during 2010 World Cup and now the government does not want to fulfill their promises” He said.

Acoording to Sephula,they spoke with different departments in the province but their plea falls in deaf ears.

Some unconfirmed reports outlines that school children were prevented to attend school on Monday and were forced to be part of strike.

Five of those who were arrested during protest were granted bail yesterday by Taung Magistrate Court and one person is due to appear today due to other crimes he allegedly committed.

“We will be supporting our comrade who will appear before court today.We spoke with Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela’s office and they promised to look into the situation” Sephula said.

We could not reach the provincial department of public works before going to print.

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