A protest has ruptured in Swellendam as the security cubicle outside the Swellendam Thusong Service Centre has been set alight. The N2 is also currently closed due to tyres set alight and rocks on the road.
, traffic is being diverted through town. Members of the South African Police Service, law enforcement, the provincial traffic, HiTech Security, farm watches, neighbourhood watches and Public Order Police are on scene and monitoring the situation closely.
Among other requests, residents also want automatic rebates and for fixed electricity connection charges to be waived for pensioners, and power supplied to unconnected areas. ‘In South Africa, community shutdowns, often referred to as protests or strikes, are subject to a set of laws and regulations outlined in the Gatherings Act . These regulations serve as a framework for conducting such gatherings within the boundaries of the law.’
‘It’s crucial to emphasise that individuals who choose not to participate in the shutdown have the freedom to exercise their rights, including the freedom of movement and the ability to go to work or school. During the shutdown, participants have the right to voice their concerns, but this must be done in a nonviolent and lawful manner to ensure compliance with constitutional provisions.’
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