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South Africa's #NationalShutDown continues today
07 Jul 2022 at 03:20hrs | Views
#NationalShutdown Empangeni/Richardsbay (John Ross highway)
South Africa's national shut down will continue today and has spread to other parts of the country.
Yesterday, truck and taxi drivers blocked various roads in Mbombela and the surrounding areas. Motorists had to use alternative routes as KaBokweni, Tekatakho, N4 Ngodwana, N4 Matsulu intersection, Kaapmuiden, R38 intersection. R40 towards Barberton is open and Kapsehoop.
It was also not business as usual at Riverside and i'langa Malls and other shopping complexes. Various shops did not operate because of the shutdown. This morning, they blocked the John Ross Highway in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal.
Yesterday, truck and taxi drivers blocked various roads in Mbombela and the surrounding areas. Motorists had to use alternative routes as KaBokweni, Tekatakho, N4 Ngodwana, N4 Matsulu intersection, Kaapmuiden, R38 intersection. R40 towards Barberton is open and Kapsehoop.
It was also not business as usual at Riverside and i'langa Malls and other shopping complexes. Various shops did not operate because of the shutdown. This morning, they blocked the John Ross Highway in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal.
PHOTOS | [UPDATE] It's not business as usual at Riverside Mall. Various shops are not operating. Businesses have definitely been affected due to the shut down. #NationalShutDown pic.twitter.com/MuU37q2RSA
β Mpumalanga Mirror (@MPMirror) July 6, 2022
KZN Richards Bay we see you #NationalShutdown. FOLLOW ME AND I'LL FOLLOW BACK IMMEDIATELY pic.twitter.com/X5ZSfOLF3L
β Follower (@FollowerRSA) July 7, 2022
My home boys Empangeni/Richard's Bay joined Nelspruit, my home boys are not cowards and social media warriors #EnoughIsEnough #NationalShutdown @ayandamsweli46 pic.twitter.com/kgmPcEFzjr
β Bheka kaNhlangothi (@Bhekabk) July 7, 2022
Truck drivers who risk their employment by taking steps in aiding South Africans to mobilize their grievances, we notice you#NationalShutdown pic.twitter.com/EXgKYhQA18
β Ke Mopedi TwiiπΏπ¦ (@Sphee_Saw) July 7, 2022
Situation in Richards bay#NationalShutDown pic.twitter.com/MZWoycQibI
β philanijobe (@philanijobe3) July 7, 2022
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