Police spokesperson in the province, Adéle Myburgh, confirmed that there was unrest in the morning, caused by at least 25 protesters. According to the information at her disposal, there has not been any arrest made and no one was injured during the protest action. 

The road was only closed for at least an hour. OFM received information that there are disgruntled protesters throwing stones and burning tyres on the road in question. “Traffic is now following and there is no disruption,” she adds. It is unclear what could have been the reason for the unrest.

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Meanwhile, in the same province - in Wolmaransstad - two people were murdered after five suspects robbed a tavern in the early hours of Monday morning. Myburgh told OFM News that five suspects entered the tavern late Sunday night, pretending to be patrons. She said the suspects spent some time at the tavern and they were even playing pool. She added that after midnight, the suspect closed the main gate of the tavern, confronted the owner and shot him. 

“The wife of the owner was hit with a bottle of beer on her head by suspects and they grabbed an undisclosed amount of money, and shot one of the patrons and another person who was outside the tavern.” 

A case of assault and damage to property is being investigated and no arrests have been made. The public is requested to assist police with information that may lead to the arrest of the public by contacting investigating officer, Sello Moshwawa, at 082 416 3608, or to visit their nearest police station.

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