Phalaborwa Protests

[Richprins]

Traffic Policing Affairs Limpopo


LIMPOPO – Motorists travelling on the R71, between Namakgale and Phalaborwa, are urged to use alternative routes.

A statement by the media liaison officer of the Department of Transport and Community Safety, Mike Maringa, says the road is being blocked by protesters.

“The road is completely closed by trucks lined along the road. Traffic officials are on the ground redirecting traffic,” Maringa said.

[Richprins]

Cordi Botha
@BothaCordi
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@SANParks
R71 Phalaborwa closed. Community protest. Check road conditions before traveling to Phalaborwa gate

*R40 Phalaborwa* Protests at Makhushane 4 way, road closed.

[Lisbeth]

[Sprocky]

Phalaborwa is open again, but not sure for how long. The protesters held the entire town hostage on Friday, no way in or out apart from through KNP.

[Lisbeth]

[Sprocky]

CPF NOTICE: 11/04/2021

The R71 is currently closed and the situation is regarded as volatile, unstable and impassable. Please refrain from using the R71 towards Gravelotte.

Both R71 and R40 are still being actively monitored by SAPS and CPF.

As soon as more info becomes avalaible, we will update it on FB.

Regards
CPF

[Sprocky]

CPF NOTICE: 11/04/2021

*Correction*.
R71 and R40 are both currently still open. It is the road leading into Lulekane that has been closed off.

Both R71 and R40 are still being actively monitored by SAPS and CPF.

As soon as more info becomes avalaible, we will update it on FB.

Regards
CPF

[RogerFraser]

*Update on Phalaborwa Unrest*

R40 and R71 remain closed. Police and the CPF are struggling to control the protesters.

Phalaborwa Management has concluded to suspending the service until further notice

[Sprocky]

CPF NOTICE: 12/04/2021

Both R71 and R40 are open for traffic. However, the roads leading into the townships are closed.

Regards
CPF

[Lisbeth]

Open, closed, open, closed