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The City confiscated hundreds of tyres allegedly placed ahead of the National Shutdown. Image: JP Smith

National Shutdown: City of Cape Town confiscating tyres ‘placed at strategic locations’ [PICS]

The City confiscated tyres that were suspected to have been placed at strategic locations in preparation for the National Shutdown.

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The City confiscated hundreds of tyres allegedly placed ahead of the National Shutdown. Image: JP Smith

City of Cape Town enforcement staff collected over 249 tyres from various parts of the City on Friday, 17 March. Cape Town MayCo Member for Safety and Security JP Smith said it’s suspected the tyres were dropped in preparation for the EFF National Shutdown on Monday, 20 March.

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The confiscated tyres were allegedly placed at strategic locations in preparation for the EFF National Shutdown

Smith said 249 tyres were collected by 11:00. The confiscated items were reportedly hidden in locations in Grassy Park, Lotus River and Strandfontein.

“This morning, tyres were already set alight on Baden Powell Drive in an attempt to disrupt traffic flow.

“Besides an incredible amount of damage to the road surface that almost instantly results in potholes from developing, sadly, it will be these most vulnerable communities that will suffer most from such cowardly acts of damage to infrastructure,” said Smith.

Residents urged to report any tyres seen near road reserves

Members of the public in Cape Town who see tyres near road reserves are encouraged to notify the City via the Public Emergency Communications Centre at 107 [from a landline] or 021-480-7700 from a cellphone.

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