Authorities clearing boulders, tyres on N2 near Jozini

Community members from eMachibini and Emphoweni shut down both carriageways of the highway with stones, boulders and tyres preventing trucks and public transport vehicles from entering and leaving the northern KwaZulu-Natal town.  

According to locals there, they want their water supply to be restored.  

The police's Thembeka Mbhele says no one's been arrested.

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"This morning, at around 5am, the community members from eMachibini area blockaded the road with stones and burning tyres. The police were called out to the scene." 

Mbhele says police continue to monitor the N2 off-ramp and surrounds. 

"The situation is calm. There is no violence," Mbhele said.