The N2 in both directions between Sir Lowry's Pass Road and Somerset Main Road had been closed. Sir Lowry's Pass Village had also been closed.
Khayelitsha was brought to a standstill as protesters blocked most of the main roads on Thursday morning, 11 April 2019. Picture: Phando Jikelo / African News Agency
The recording – which was rejected by the City of Cape Town as a hoax – warned residents to find their way home before Thursday afternoon to escape a total shutdown. The city experienced several road closures along the N2 highway near Cape Town during the day as protests turned violent and police and law enforcement agencies flooded volatile areas, arresting at least eight people.
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