Protests close Beyers Naude Drive

Part of Beyers Naude Drive has been closed due to violent protests by residents of the Zandspruit informal settlement. File picture: Wesley Fester

Part of Beyers Naude Drive has been closed due to violent protests by residents of the Zandspruit informal settlement. File picture: Wesley Fester

Published Feb 18, 2014

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Johannesburg - Part of Beyers Naude Drive has been closed due to violent protests by residents of the Zandspruit informal settlement, Johannesburg metro police said on Tuesday.

Motorists were advised to avoid Beyers Naude Drive, which was closed off between Peter Road and Johan Street, said Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar.

Police were monitoring the situation.

The reason for the protest was unclear, Minnaar said.

Sapa

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