Durban calm after protests – metro police
6 June 2016
Durban – eThekwini Metro Police spokesperson Superintendent Sbonelo Mchunu confirmed that the city was finally calm after violent protests shut down major roads on Monday.
"For the moment, things are calm. Law enforcement officials are still monitoring the situation. We are still on guard. We have called in all our resources. Law enforcement will maintain calm. We do not expect any delays for motorists or commuters this afternoon."
City spokesperson Tozi Mthethwa said Metro Police, Disaster Management and Operation Sukuma Sakhe/Rapid Response officials were gathering information from protesting residents.
"City law enforcement is also on site to reroute traffic and to ensure the safety of motorists and residents."