Durban hostel residents go on rampage over voters roll
Angry residents of Dalton Hostel in Umbilo in Durban have damaged an administration block at eThekwini College.
Police say a group of about 300 people took to the streets on Thursday to complain over missing names on the voters roll.
Spokesperson Vish Naidoo says the protestors caused extensive damage at the college.
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“They burnt tyres and set alight a vehicle and guard house and damaged the windows at an admin block at eThekwini College.
“The reason for the protest was that the community was aggrieved because their names were not appearing on the voters roll even though they had registered. They were unable to cast their votes on Monday.
