Protesters in Cape Town bring R300 to a standstill, causing major peak-hour disruptions
Traffic is being diverted due to the protest action on the R300 between Jakes Gerwel and AZ Berman Drives, according to City of Cape Town Traffic spokesperson Maxine Bezuidenhout.
'Approximately 100 protestors on the R300 at Loyiso Village and Magwaza are currently blocking the roadway. There is currently no entrance to the informal settlement.'
The R300 is closed in both directions at Jakes Gerwel Drive.
No traffic is being allowed in the direction of the N2.
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