LISTEN: Soweto traffic disrupted by another morning of protests
The Johannesburg metro police were dealing with at least two service delivery protests on Thursday morning.
Both affected traffic during the morning rush-hour.
Metro police spokesperson Xolani Fihla says Klipspruit Valley road was completely barricaded.
“Klipspruit Valley road in Orlando, Soweto is barricaded with rocks and burning tires between Zephania Mothopeng Street and Mart Hallow. This is due to protest by residents of Ezimbuzini informal settlement.
“The residents are protesting for housing issues and other grievances and at the moment the situation is tense. Officers are present and traffic is being diverted at Khumalo road and Soweto Highway and this is causing delays as motorists avoid Klipspruit Valley road.”
He urged motorists to exercise caution and use Soweto Highway and Reverend Freddy Modise Drive as alternative routes.
Fihla says there are also reports of protests affecting Chris Hani Road near Thokoza Park and Rockville.
Residents are apparently angry at a lack of electricity in the area.
The road is closed at the Moroka police station.
Listen to Xolani Fihla below:
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