DStv Channel 403 Saturday, 16 November 2024

Truck drivers' protest | Police say incidents of violence reported in KZN

DURBAN - Police say several incidents have been reported as South African Truckers threaten to embark on a strike.

Drivers are demonstrating against companies employing more foreign nationals than locals.

READ: Truckers expected to block major routes

Police say since Saturday, some trucks have been shot at and some have been stoned.

Spokesperson Robert Netshiunda said they are following up on three incidents of violence they suspect are related to the strike in the eThekwini area.

"We are on the roads, we're monitoring. So far, traffic is flowing," he said.

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