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The pro-Makhado task team that had led the Vuwani community raised another demarcation issue, this time wanting to be incorporated into the Makhado Local Municipality.
Just last week, Vuwani residents threatened to shut down the area during the voter registration drive weekend.
Residents held a mass meeting on Sunday where it was decided on a shutdown of the town next Monday.
SAPS Major-General Michael Mohlala blamed intimidation for the lack of a single prosecution over the past two years despite 132 cases being opened and nearly 80 arrests.
Thousands of pupils returned to the classroom on Tuesday with seven centres being set up to host catch-up plans.
Fresh protests erupted in the area this week, where businesses and schools have been closed since Monday.
Provincial government spokesperson Phuti Seloba says the Limpopo government hopes that the opening of the offices will end protests in the Vuwani area.
The area has been on lockdown since Monday with business shut as negotiations continue to end the protest.
More than 2,000 matric learners were forced to stay away after protests once again erupted in the Limpopo town, shutting schools and other facilities.
Government Spokesman Phuti Seloba says government is committed to resolving the problems of the people of Vuwani in the most peaceful possible way.
Much of the Limpopo town was shut down on Monday as some residents marched on the Vhembe District Municipality, where they handed over a memorandum of grievances relating to service delivery.
Residents marched to the Vhembe District where a memorandum was handed over-demanding that services commence in seven days.
Last year 30 schools were either torched or vandalised during violent protests over demarcation.
In 2016, more than 20 schools were either torched or vandalised during violent protests in the Limpopo town.
Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo says President Jacob Zuma will return to the Vuwani area to hold talks with the community.
Vuwani residents have been making headlines protesting against their incorporation into a municipality.
The Pro-Makhado task team spokesperson Nsovo Sambo says they expect tolerance from residents, with meetings planned to find a permanent solution.
The president visited Vuwani on Sunday where he met community leaders and the VhaVenda king.