Chaos in Zandspruit as protesters refused to budge
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Protests in Zandspruit in Johannesburg showed no signs of abating, despite the wet weather on Wednesday evening. Residents were unhappy after Eskom removed illegal electricity connections in the area.
#Zandspruit A resident has been injured - he is being taken to the paramedics.
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#Zandspruit It has started to rain, but it doesn't seem to be slowing protesters down.
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#Zandspruit More fires are being lit - police trying to get people off the roads.
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WATCH #Zandspruit Protesters gaining some ground - forcing police back. More shops being looted.
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WATCH #Zandspruit Several hundred residents are out in the streets throwing rocks at police - they retaliate.
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WATCH #Zandspruit Several hundred residents are out in the streets throwing rocks at police - they retaliate.
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) March 16, 2016
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