Johannesburg – Residents of Tekwane North, outside Mbombela, protested on Friday, demanding a new school in the area, Mpumalanga police said.

“They have barricaded the R37 to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport with burning tyres,” police spokesperson Selvy Mohlala said.

On Thursday residents had a meeting with education department officials.

“I don’t know what was said in the meeting, but this morning residents embarked on a protest.”

Police were monitoring the protest and no one had been arrested.

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