BAYLAND - Electricity protests have turned violent at Bayland in Nelson Mandela Bay.
Residents of the informal settlement are demanding electrification of the area.
They torched a truck and disrupted traffic. They claim they've made repeated pleas to the municipality, only to receive empty promises.
eNCA's Nceba Ntlanganiso reports that the city is now promising to appoint a contractor to get the work done.
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An amount of R6-million has been set aside for the electrification of Bayland.
Ziyanda Mqokoyi from the municipality says the project will run in stages once a contractor is appointed.
But, residents say they won't back down until they see workers on site.