UPDATE AT 13:02 - Following the riots reported earlier, the N2 at Nekkies has been reopened to traffic.

KNYSNA NEWS - The N2 in Nekkies' reputation as a chokepoint for Knysna has come into play once again as it has again been closed by residents of the surrounding areas, leading to heavy traffic backups in both directions.

It is believed that rioters started carrying various forms of debris onto the road shortly before 12:00, to block it and prevent anyone from travelling through. 

According to Southern Cape police spokesperson Captain Malcolm Pojie, it is believed community members are "dissatisfied with service delivery". 

Pojie also confirmed that members of the police's public order policing (Pops) unit have been dispatched to "analyse and resolve the problem".

The road is still closed and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

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