PICTURES: Unrest and vandalism in Johannesburg result in destroyed property

PICTURES: Unrest and vandalism in Johannesburg result in destroyed property

Motorists are advised to use alternative routes in the Johannesburg CBD.

Vehicles damaged due to unrests Joburg
Source: Supplied: Ahmed Kajee

"Roads that have been blocked off include the M2 in both directions, between Benrose and Denver, and on Main Reef Road and Jules Street in Jeppestown," says spokesperson for Johannesburg metro police, Xolani Fihla. 

Road users are advised to use alternative routes. Residents in the area were advised on community WhatsApp groups to stay home until it’s declared safe to leave.  

READ: Joburg roads barricaded as unrest grows

According to Jacaranda FM, several roads in Johannesburg have been closed to traffic due to violent protests in the city.  

The situation is tense with vehicles being torched. 

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Newsroom Africa's Ahmed Kajee spoke to Breakfast with Martin Bester about how he was caught in the crossfire and valuables were taken from vehicles. 

Kajee provided Breakfast with Martin Bester with photos of the damaged vehicles:

Vehicles damaged due to unrests Joburg one
Source: Supplied/Ahmed Kajee
Vehicles damaged due to unrests Joburg two
Source: Supplied/ Ahmed Kajee

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Images: Supplied/Ahmed Kajee

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