On Monday, police arrested five community members for public violence.
JOHANNESBURG - Ennerdale residents are demanding the release of five protesters who have been arrested following demonstrations in the community.
“My daughter was also one of the children that got shot today. It is painful because she got shot and I got shot five times trying to divert the bullets from her. We are going to continue with the protest until they release the protesters,” said one demonstrator.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Police on high alert as Ennerdale residents threaten shutdownPolice on high alert in Ennerdale, Johannesburg, as residents prepare for a total shutdown.
Read more »
Ennerdale protesters burn tyres, block roads over poor school infrastructureRanleigh Delport said that residents are demanding to speak to the Department of Basic Education to address the poor infrastructure at schools in Ennerdale.
Read more »
Ace Magashule calls Gangster State book launch protesters to orderANC secretary-general Ace Magashule has called to order party supporters who disrupted the launch of journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh's book 'Gangster State'.
Read more »
Ace Magashule calls Gangster State book launch protesters to orderANC secretary-general Ace Magashule has called to order party supporters who disrupted the launch of journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh's book 'Gangster State'.
Read more »
#TshwaneShutdown: Sitole calls for calm in Soshanguve after death of protesters | IOL NewsNational police commissioner general Khehla Sitole has called for calm following the death of two protesters in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria.
Read more »
Sitole calls for calm in Soshanguve following death of protestersThe situation in Soshanguve was reported to be stable and calm, and public order police would monitor the situation.
Read more »
LIVE: Protesters firing live ammunition, one dead, say policeService delivery related protests have flared up across South Africa ahead of national elections in May.
Read more »
Police use rubber bullets, tear gas to control Blackheath protestersBlackheath residents took to the streets to raise their concerns over housing and demand solutions to their grievances.
Read more »
Police, protesters face off in Somerset West over land invasion attemptA violent housing-related protest in Somerset West has led to the closure of part of the N2 in Cape Town as police and protesters face off.
Read more »
Ennerdale classroom goes up in smokeA mobile classroom is set alight in Ennerdale as angry protesters hit the streets in another service delivery protest.
Read more »