Community protests over paving project

File photo: REUTERS/Mukesh Gupta

File photo: REUTERS/Mukesh Gupta

Published Feb 10, 2016

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Port Elizabeth - Port Elizabeth police are maintaining a strong presence near the New Brighton police station following a protest staged by angry community members.

New Brighton resident, Themba Mtati told ANA that residents had started burning tyres at around 8am on Wednesday morning. “I even got to work late this morning, the people were angry, I saw them burning tyres, all the action was taking place in Ferguson road,” said Mtati.

The group of about 250 residents are reportedly upset over the non-completion of a community paving project. The residents allege that the funds for the project were misappropriated.

Police spokesperson, Captain Andre Beetge said that ward councillor Mfundo Vena addressed the residents a short while ago. Beetge said that protesters were burning tyres and blocked the road with rocks and debris.

Currently the community is waiting for a representative from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality to come and address them.

African News Agency

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