source: Daily Dispatch (South Africa)
actor1: Rioters (South Africa)
actor2: Civilians (South Africa)
location: Aliwal North
notes: On 3 October, angry SA Municipal Workers' Union (Samwu)-affiliated workers brought Aliwal North and Burgersdorp to a standstill as they blocked roads with tyres and rocks and threw rubbish on the streets. They held the two top officials hostage at Mpungose's office.