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Olievenhoutbosch residents barricade roads amid eviction operation Updated
Anastasi Mokgobu
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Residents of Olievenhoutbosch Ext 27, near Centurion, have taken to the streets in an attempt to prevent the removal of illegally built structures by the Tshwane metro.
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Tshwane metro police spokesperson Isaac Mahamba says the protest affected several roads in the area.
“We can confirm that there is a protest at Olievenhoutbosch. All roads leading to Olievenhoutbosch are barricaded with objects and burning tyres.
“Affected roads include the R55, Thatchfield Road and the entrance by the Engen garage. Metro police are monitoring the scene.”
Mahamba says the metro wanted to remove the residents occupying land in the area, but this was not possible due to the protests.
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