Residents of Mothibaskraal, near Mankweng outside Polokwane, took to the streets on Monday morning to protest against the non-delivery of water tanks in their community.
The disgruntled group blockaded parts of the R71 road with tree branches.
Polokwane police spokesperson Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe said officers were on the ground monitoring the group. Ngoepe said there hadn't been any violence so far, and that traffic was flowing despite the protest action.
Residents are reportedly accusing the Polokwane Municipality of failing to deliver water tanks to them.
Polokwane Municipality spokesperson Matshidiso Mothapo said they were aware of the community's concerns regarding water tanks, and that they had scheduled a meeting with them for later on Monday.
"We have a meeting scheduled today with the ward councillor and the community reps with regards to the issue with water tankers, which is what we will try to understand when we get there," Mothapo said.
A few community members of Mothibaskraal, near Mankweng have gathered on the R71. They have blocked a portion of the road but motorist are able to pass through. They accuse the Polokwane Municipality of failing to send water tankers #Mothibaskraal KM pic.twitter.com/wDODX2xZTi
— CapricornFM News (@CapricornFMNews) June 25, 2018
Community members have placed tree branches on the road. The demontrations are not violent. Police are monitoring the area #Mothibaskraal. KM pic.twitter.com/LRrmXvLyj5
— CapricornFM News (@CapricornFMNews) June 25, 2018