Situation tense in Diepkloof as residents, police clash amid protest: Clashes between Diepkloof, Soweto, residents and police broke out in the wake of protests that flared up in the area on Monday morning.
“A truck transporting alcohol was looted and the driver sustained slight injuries. A case of public violence has been opened and no arrests have been made so far.
“Officers had to use rubber bullets to disperse the protesting crowds and the situation in the area remains tense with Marthinus Smuts Drive, next to the hostel entrance, barricaded off with burning tyres and rocks,” he said. Reporters also came under fire, with SABC journalists showing footage of damage done to their car. Dwellers apparently threw rocks at the cars during their clash with police officers.
Fihla said they will continue monitoring the situation in the area and that Chris Hani Road would remain closed between Collander Road and the N12 exit during the protests. Two weeks ago residents barricaded the N12 east and N1 north as theyA week earlier, a truck transporting milk was torched and looted during another service delivery protest.Register or sign in now.
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