PLETTENBERG BAY NEWS - A contingency plan is in place to minimise the impact of possible further protest action in Plettenberg Bay this week.
Plettenberg Bay Crime Prevention Association (PBCPA) operations head Otto Olivier said they expected possible protest action from Thursday.
Bitou mayor Peter Lobese will be reporting back to the community after an emergency meeting with Qolweni residents last week following four days of violent protests.
Olivier said he was hopeful that the mayor's address at 16:30 would be successful.
"Action plans are in place and we are stepping up operation requirements as needed and requested from local authorities," Olivier said.
This after Qolweni residents staged sporadic riots between Monday and Thursday last week.
The action not only brought traffic to a grinding halt as major access roads were blocked by protesters, but several businesses were forced to shut their doors due to petrol bombings and looting. Firefighters also had to deal with alleged arson attacks which threatened various properties.
The riots also spread to various other communities including Wittedrift and Kurland Village.
Protesters started the action over housing issues but also demanded a clinic and school for the Qolweni area as well as highlighted unemployment in the community.
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