We had permission to drive trucks into Pretoria CBD - Coal Forum
Pretoria – The Coal Transporters Forum (CTF) has denied "strongarming" its way into staging a protest on Wednesday morning.
The City of Tshwane was aware that it would be bringing over 100 of its trucks into the city centre, CTF spokesperson Mary Phadi told journalists.
"We did not strongarm anyone. We did an application. They have given us a permission to march today. We are expecting the security cluster to communicate," she said.
Phadi said their work was to bring the trucks into the city, on time and without incident.
At least 100 trucks blocked a number of highways into central Pretoria. The drivers hooted as they crawled into the CBD. Distressed commuters vented their frustration on social media.