This morning a group of disgruntled residents of Letsopa, outside Ottosdal in the North West, barricaded the R507 road between town and township, also blocking traffic.

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The disgruntled residents are citing dissatisfaction with a road maintenance project, claiming the municipality has ignored the community's plea for engagement.

North West police spokesperson Adele Myburgh told OFM News no arrests have been made at this stage, and public order policing are monitoring the situation.

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At this stage the situation is calm and residents are awaiting feedback from the meeting.

Speaking to OFM News, protest leader Thabo Matheatau says the project should be revoked and the hiring system reviewed.

OFM News/Joba Matsheng