Residents block main road in Bergville service delivery protest

Residents block main road in Bergville service delivery protest

Hundreds of protesters have closed off a main road, in Bergville. 

n2_protest_1_qLktBRh.jpg
Photo Supplied

They apparently want their ward councillor to go.

Police spokesperson, Thulani Zwane says the protest began in the early hours of the morning.

"Our police officers were dispatched and went to the scene and noticed that there were about 600 people that were protesting, burning tyres and blocking roads. They were complaining of service delivery in the area. Our public order policing were also dispatched to the area to monitor the situation."

Zwane says no serious incidents have been reported.

ALSO READ: Residents flee homes in Burnwood protest

"Right now, there are no damages, or injuries caused as a result of this illegal protest. Our police officers are still in the area - monitoring the situation," he said.

Missed a Newswatch bulletin 2

Show's Stories