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Residents during the meeting (Photo: News Room/September 19, 2021)
He explained that when fixing roads there is a process that needs to be followed; it entails procuring, bidding and evaluating before the contract can be awarded. To this end, he asked residents to understand that it will take some time before the upgrades are done.
From Monday, truckers will be able to access the Sandpit and Loam pits in the area; the Regional Administration was also asked to ensure they conduct maintenance to the road regularly.
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The Onderneening bridge that was blocked during the protest (Photo: News Room/September 19, 2021)The meeting ended with residents agreeing to remove the blockade.
On Thursday last, residents living in the Onderneeming Sandpit areas staged a protest preventing persons from entering the community. Residents used woods and debris blocking the main entrance bridge and preventing essential workers from providing healthcare services to the communities. Nurses and midwives attached to the Onderneeming Health Post were prevented from performing their duties due to the protest.
