KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa – Running battles between rock-throwing protesters and police have continued throughout the day. Efforts to clear the protesters from the R103 road have mostly been in vain.
When graders were used to move barricades, mobs stoned them, forcing police to open fire on the crowd.
The decision has been made to keep the road closed for the night, as police fear for the safety of motorists.
RTI officers are diverting traffic away from the area.
As night approaches, police have begun to withdraw from Roosboom.
More police are expected to be deployed tomorrow (Tuesday) in an effort to restore control.
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