Residents shut down Ventersdorp Oct 10th, 2018 Sandisiwe 830 Views VENTERSDORP – Ventersdorp in North West was completely shut down on Wednesday, as residents continued to protest about the failure of government to deliver on a development project. Traffic officers were posted at all entrances to the town to redirect traffic. Shops along Van Riebeeck Street linking Klerksdorp and Rustenburg were closed as well as those on the R53 linking Ventersdorp and Potchefstroom. The N14 highway linking Potchefstroom and Coligny passing near Ventersdorp was also closed to traffic. Schools were also forced to close. Article: Molaole Montsho. Featured, Home, Today