Protesters barricade R75

Protesters barricaded the R75 Uitenhage Road between Despatch and Port Elizabeth with burning tyres on Monday (22/09/14), Eastern Cape police said.

"Apparently they are protesting about service delivery of housing and transport for their children to and from school," Warrant Officer Basil Seekoei said.

"Tyres are burning and the councillor for the area is addressing 500 to 1000 people on the matter."

Police were on the scene.

For the full story read The Herald tomorrow.

- SAPA

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