Traffic on the R40 between Dwarsloop and Acornhoek in Mpumalanga has come to a standstill due to a protest by local community members.
The protesters have allegedly blockaded the road, demanding jobs from a foreign-owned truck company operating in the area.
The protest follows earlier complaints that the companys trucks were damaging local roads.
Residents reportedly demanded compensation, and now claim that their calls for employment are being ignored.
Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison spokesperson, Moeti Mmusi, confirmed that trucks were used to block the road.
