Ndirande erupts as traders block road after council demolishes shops

Angry traders brought traffic to a standstill in Ndirande after Blantyre City Council demolished shops built along the fence of St Andrews School.

The furious vendors say the council tore down their structures without mercy, leaving them counting heavy losses and struggling to earn a living.

Tempers boiled over as dozens of protesters poured onto the Chinsewu Road, blocking the route and demanding answers over the demolition.

The traders insist the destroyed shops were their only source of income and have accused the council of robbing them of their livelihoods.

The dramatic protest caused disruption in the area as residents and motorists were caught up in the standoff.