Pudumong protesters near Taung ‘prepared to die’


Pudumong-A road between Vryburg and Hartswater was closed after the community members took to the streets their protesting against poor service delivery.

The communities of Pudumong, Matlapaneng and other neighbouring areas were picketing on N18 and barricaded the road with tree branches and burning tyres.

The community said they want a tarred road and they are gatvol as they have waited forever.

“We spoke to previous mayors but nothing was done. Now we saw fit to take to the streets to show unhappiness” community representative Kabelo Gaseranye told sabc.

The protesters barricaded the road and no vehicles were allowed to passby. The police monitored the situation and according to other media reports, the current mayor Kaone Lobelo came to address the masses.

The community members will submit their memorandum tomorrow morning at 06:00.-TDN
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