Tembisa residents are protesting on Wednesday. They're dissatisfied with high rates and electricity issues. Roads have been blocked and traffic is reportedly backed up in the area. eNCA reporter Pule-Letshwiti Jones has more on this. Courtesy of #DStv403
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THEMBISA - Clashes continue between Thembisa residents and Ekurhuleni metro police.
Residents are protesting over high municipal rates and electricity problems.
They say they're dissatisfied with high rates and electricity issues.
Roads have been blocked and traffic is reportedly backed up in the area.
[NOW] Residents of #Thembisa have blocked roads leading into the township with rocks and burning tyres. There's complains about #electricity issues (high rates) and community safety. #loadshedding @eNCA pic.twitter.com/crarTHJ9dm
— Pule Letshwiti-Jones (@pule_jones) July 20, 2022
[WATCH] The #TembisaShutdown has now turned ugly. Standoff between the police and residents. Bullets and rocks flying all over. @eNCA EMPD has called for more backup. pic.twitter.com/drVUGNPWVh
— Pule Letshwiti-Jones (@pule_jones) July 20, 2022
Tembisa residents are protesting on Wednesday. They're dissatisfied with high rates and electricity issues. Roads have been blocked and traffic is reportedly backed up in the area. eNCA reporter Pule-Letshwiti Jones has more on this. Courtesy of #DStv403