Rubber bullets fired at protestors in Joburg CBD
The Johannesburg metro police fired rubber bullets at a group of protestors on Rahima Moosa Street in Johannesburg CBD on Thursday.
Metro police spokesperson Wayne Minnaar says the officers responded after they were attacked by the protesters.
Four metro police vehicles were damaged in the process.
“Protestors started attacking officers. However, after firing rubber bullets they dispersed,” Minnaar says.
The reason for the protest is still unknown and no arrests have been made.
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— David Tembe (@AsktheChiefJMPD) August 1, 2019
Riots in the Joburg CBD. Foreign Nationals attacking police officials. Jeppe Str is closed off at Troye, Delvers & Von Wielligh. @JoburgMPD deployed. Traffic is congested in the InnerCity due to vehicles being diverted. Avoid #JHBTraffic pic.twitter.com/0aaT5ViQCh