Several roads in Vhembe, including the D3715, the D959, the R522, and the N1 leading to and from Louis Trichardt, were blocked on Monday (22 January) by protesters demanding road upgrades and improved services.
The strike is supported by residents of the Sinthumule and Kutama area, as well as Tshikota township. Protesters stated that their participation in the strike was a result of the government's failure to fulfil its promise to build more secondary roads. Residents are specifically...