Ngcukayitobi said the protesters' actions adversely affected the transport services between Buthulo and Port St Johns.
“We strongly condemn this criminal act,” he said.
“This act has not only threatened the provision of reliable public transport to our communities, but also threatened the safety of commuters.”
He said communities should be caretakers of the infrastructure that government had put in place.
“It's intolerable to witness those who are unhappy with intra-party matters damaging public infrastructure instead of exploring avenues created by our democratic movement,” said Ngcukayitobi.
“We are calling for the law enforcement agencies to swiftly move in and thoroughly investigate such acts. The perpetrators should be taken to task and brought to book.”
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The protesters also blocked the road between Libode and Port St Johns with burning tyres until police dispersed them.
The protesters told DispatchLIVE that they wanted clean drinking water.
“We have been sharing drinking water with animals,” said a 38-year-old protester Andile Nqondi.
The villagers accused officials of rigging votes during a branch general meeting of the ANC earlier this month in preparation for the upcoming local government elections.
ANC provincial secretary Lulama Ngcukayitobi condemned the vandalism of infrastructure by the protesters.
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Ngcukayitobi said the protesters' actions adversely affected the transport services between Buthulo and Port St Johns.
“We strongly condemn this criminal act,” he said.
“This act has not only threatened the provision of reliable public transport to our communities, but also threatened the safety of commuters.”
He said communities should be caretakers of the infrastructure that government had put in place.
“It's intolerable to witness those who are unhappy with intra-party matters damaging public infrastructure instead of exploring avenues created by our democratic movement,” said Ngcukayitobi.
“We are calling for the law enforcement agencies to swiftly move in and thoroughly investigate such acts. The perpetrators should be taken to task and brought to book.”
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