RESIDENTS of Ludeke in the Eastern Cape burnt tyres on the R61 in a demonstration described by police as a service delivery protest.
More than 600 people, including school children, began protesting yesterday morning, police spokesman Captain Mlungisi Matidane said.
Residents wanted tarred roads and the renovation of a church.
"Residents believe that former president Nelson Mandela got married in this church," Matidane said.
No arrests had been made and the protest was over by yesterday afternoon.
Mbizana local municipal manager Simphiwe Thobela said the tarred roads issue was discussed with residents.
"We are busy dealing with issues raised about the road construction," he said.
Thobela could however not confirm if the church renovation was one of the matters discussed.
Residents toyi-toyi over lack of services
RESIDENTS of Ludeke in the Eastern Cape burnt tyres on the R61 in a demonstration described by police as a service delivery protest.
More than 600 people, including school children, began protesting yesterday morning, police spokesman Captain Mlungisi Matidane said.
Residents wanted tarred roads and the renovation of a church.
"Residents believe that former president Nelson Mandela got married in this church," Matidane said.
No arrests had been made and the protest was over by yesterday afternoon.
Mbizana local municipal manager Simphiwe Thobela said the tarred roads issue was discussed with residents.
"We are busy dealing with issues raised about the road construction," he said.
Thobela could however not confirm if the church renovation was one of the matters discussed.
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