Blocking of roads, closing of businesses and destroying of stalls belonging to street vendors had become common this week as the community took to the streets to protest over high crime volumes in the area.
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"I have two children and I can't afford not to work, it's no work no pay here. We have lost a lot of money since last week. Even yesterday we didn't work. This business makes about R6,000 a day. This is our kitchen, we cook and sell here and also deliver food to our different stalls around the township. There are 20 of us here, can you imagine how many more people are affected," said Nyoni.
Another resident who did not want to be named because she is actively involved in the protest, said although she is putting her job on the line, the protest was more important.
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