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N2 protest: Motorist describes litter-strewn Durban highway

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Authorities have managed to clear a pile of rubbish that was dumped on the N2 south of Durban during a protest earlier. The debris has been moved to the side of the road before the Joyner Road off-ramp. This motorist was stuck on the route when protesters blocked the busy freeway this morning.
23 Jul 2018 5AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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