Western Cape government condemns destruction of public infrastructure during Swellendam protest
The Western Cape government has condemned the destruction of public infrastructure at Swellendam in the Overberg region. Protesters blockaded the N2 and allegedly burnt down another municipal building as well as a fire service vehicle. Swellendam township and informal settlement residents are fuming over the indigent subsidy policy. This means residents will have to apply for indigent benefits for poor households. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Swellendam Mayor , Francois Du Rand.
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