The N3 highway in Durban from the Midmar Dam offramp to Pietermaritzburg has remained closed in both directions.
This is the latest in a series of sporadic protests that are taking place across the province.
Video | KZN Protests: Traffic Congestion on N3 due to protests
It is believed that at least 20 trucks were set alight in the vicinity of the Mooi River Toll Plaza on Friday night.
The KwaZulu-Natal Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) has warned motorists to avoid the N3.
Officials have now confirmed that 19 trucks in total have been torched at the Mooi River plaza and 6 on the N3 bringing the total ro 25. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/u8JBfckObT
— Jayed-Leigh Paulse (@JayedLeigh) July 10, 2021
RTI officers are diverting motorists at the Midmar Dam offramp to alternate routes.
On Friday, law enforcement officials had their hands full following a series of protests across the province.
KwaZulu-Natal police cannot confirm that the protest action is linked to sentiments from pro-Zuma supporters.
However, some of the protesters say they are angry over former president Jacob Zuma’s arrest.
The aftermath of last night’s protest action #ShutdownKZN in KwaZulu-Natal which saw 5 trucks being burnt at the Mooi River plaza. We have also recieved confirmation that a further 6 trucks have been burnt at Mtubatuba. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/d3rCxjH3IW
— Jayed-Leigh Paulse (@JayedLeigh) July 10, 2021
Luxury cars were seen burning on the N3, Mooi River Plaza late last night. Police closed the road immediately. We are still trying to establish whether it has been opened again and we are making our way to the scene. #sabcnews
Video supplied. pic.twitter.com/ZVIfKDd9kx— Jayed-Leigh Paulse (@JayedLeigh) July 10, 2021
