By Phumlani Saul
KWANOBUHLE – Residents of Wards 43 and 44 in KwaNobuhle have embarked on a fierce protest against the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality’s decision to implement load reduction measures.
The community’s frustration over persistent power outages has reached a boiling point, leading to drastic demonstrations.
Hundreds of residents took to the streets, blocking roads and burning tyres. The protesters, carrying placards and chanting slogans, demanded an end to the load reduction measures and a permanent solution to the power outages.
Bongani Kula (34 ) told Daily Kasi News “We are tired of living in darkness,” said Bongani
A resident of Ward 43. “The municipality has failed us, and we won’t stand for it anymore.”
The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality has acknowledged the residents’ concerns and promised to engage with the community to find a solution.
The protest has caused significant disruptions in the area, with businesses and schools forced to close. The situation remains tense, with residents vowing to continue their protests until their demands are met.
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