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JOHANNESBURG – Eastern Cape police have used rubber bullets to disperse angry villagers of Phepheni in Mount Ayliff. Hundreds of angry protesters are blockading the R394 between the Magutsheni and Phakade junction in Mount Ayliff.
Phepheni residents are demanding electricity and they want the Mzimvubu Local Municipality mayor Khulukazi Phangwa to come and address them.
They also threatened not to participate in Wednesday’s voting.
Arrive Alive provincial spokesperson Tshepo Machaea has urged motorists to use alternative routes towards Kokstad and Lusikisiki.
“At this stage the R394 between Magusheni and Phakade right in Phepheni administrative area we have some protest action where the local people are protesting. We do not know exactly what are the main problems. But at this stage we are urging all our motorists to bear with us. They should use R61 towards Flagstaff from Bizana up until we are sure that their safety,” says Machaea. – SABC
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