Gauteng police closely monitoring protest hotspots this weekend

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There have been demonstrations across Gauteng, with residents damaging properties and blocking roads in their respective townships.

They began in Alexandra speeding to the West Rand and East Rand, Vaal and Tshwane, as well as Soweto. SAPS spokesperson Captain Kay Makhubela said it had been a quiet weekend so far.

“The situation around Gauteng is quiet and there are no protests reported, but police are all over the province patrolling and making sure that roads are safe.”

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