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Protesters blocked the N12 in Gauteng on Monday.
Unknown protesters blocked the N12 in Johannesburg’s East Rand early Monday morning.
Despite the road being reopened, traffic in the area was still moving slowly around 07:30, according to Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) spokesman Kobeli Mokheseng.
“Between 05:00 and 06:30, the eastbound N12 highway at the R24 division in the Bedfordview area was partially closed. Protesters were using trucks and other motorized vehicles to block the road. But with the help of Sanral (South African National Highway Agency), we succeeded in eliminating the [protesters]. “
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Mokheseng was unable to confirm social media reports that the protesters were members of EMPD, but noted that the protesters were not wearing EMPD uniforms or their vehicles.
“We are still trying to establish who the protesters were with the help of the police and other law enforcement agencies.”
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