Calm restored in protest-hit Nkandla
Calm
has been restored in Nkandla, in northern KZN, where a week-long protest turned
violent recently.
The demonstration by angry community members shut down the CBD last week, and disrupted schools and businesses.
Properties were torched including an ambulance.
Residents were protesting over the poor condition of provincial roads and demanded action from KZN Transport MEC Sipho Hlomuka.
READ: Appeals for calm in protest-torn Nkandla
His spokesperson Thando Biyela says there are plans to repair and upgrade all major routes in eNkandla.
"According to reports all roads are open, learners and teachers are able to access schools and community members are able to use the local town. The department tabled a comprehensive plan to all major roads in eNkandla, some which need to be upgraded from gravel to tar, some need to be maintained and rehabilitated.
“During the engagement with the community, MEC Hlomuka introduced engineers who have already been appointed to start working on the assessment and design of roads such as P16 and P50 (roads).”
