Peaceful march on its way to municipality

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PLETTENBERG BAY NEWS - About a hundred KwaNokuthula residents are currently making their way along the N2 to the Bitou Municipality in Plettenberg Bay to hand over a memorandum containing their concerns over the impact foreign nationals have on their community.

Authorities urge motorists travelling between Plett and Knysna to be aware of the situation. Although it is a peaceful march, it is causing traffic delays. There is a heavy police presence along the route.

Residents are calling on foreigners to leave Kwanokuthula, accusing them of taking local jobs, contributing to a drug scourge in the area and trading illegally.

They are carrying placards, some in isiXhosa and some in English. One of them reads: "South Africans are queuing for soup kitchens whilst foreigners are busy working."

PHOTO GALLERY: Peaceful march in Plett

The march is expected to reach the municipal offices in Sewell Street at about 12:00.

It is expected to go through town via Marine Way and the Main Street towards the offices in Sewell Street.