Free State leaders intervene in protest crisis

Tensions remain high in Phomolong, Henneman in the Free State, where frustrated residents are demanding greater access to jobs at the Middelpunt Solar Project.

Community members say the current 60% local employment quota is failing to address widespread unemployment, sparking ongoing protests that have shut down schools for three weeks and disrupted businesses in the area.

For the latest developments, we now cross live to our SABC News reporter, Kamohelo Tsotetsi.

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