News24 reports that protest action by members of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD), that the City strongly condemned, led to significant disruptions across major roads on Wednesday.

Videos and pictures of the protest show officers in full uniform and using metro police department vehicles, bringing roads to a standstill. The officers were also observed in a metro department minibus taxi, with the doors open and sirens blaring, as they navigated the highway. The convoy of protest vehicles was followed by a significant traffic backup. City of Ekurhuleni spokesperson Zweli Dlamini said the protest severely impacted traffic flow on the R24 westbound, particularly between the OR Tambo interchange and Electron interchange, resulting in heavy delays. The N3 Northbound from Heidelberg to Elands also experienced congestion across all lanes, causing extensive traffic congestion. "We strongly condemn this unlawful protest action as it compromises public safety and disrupts the daily commute of thousands of residents and visitors,” Dlamini stated.

• Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Iavan Pijoos and view a video at News24 (subscription or trial registration required)
• Lees ook, Onwettige staking van EMPD veroorsaak chaos op paaie, by Maroela Media

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