JOHANNESBURG – Dozens of police officers are monitoring Zandspruit, north of Johannesburg.
Parts of Bayers Naude, on Thursday remained closed to traffic as roads are blocked with rocks and debris.
Police assessing the damage to nearby shops #Zandspruit @eNCA pic.twitter.com/LkqSomGjZ8
— Lenyaro Sello (@lenyarosello) March 17, 2016
Police said running battles continued overnight with protesters looting nearby shopping complexes.
A furniture shop, liquor store and a clothing store were looted while protesters also tried to break into a bank.
Four people were arrested and two cars set alight on Peter Road.
Crowd gathering on Peter Street #Zandspruit @eNCA pic.twitter.com/w5w6fk6kwG
— Lenyaro Sello (@lenyarosello) March 17, 2016
On Wednesday, police clashed with protesters who were pelting them with stones.
They fired rubber bullets, stun grenades and teargas to disperse the crowd. Two officers were injured.
The area remains tense as residents vow to continue protests.
A liquor store was also targeted last night #Zandspruit @eNCA pic.twitter.com/GHB0Si8h69
— Lenyaro Sello (@lenyarosello) March 17, 2016
They are angry that Eskom cut their illegal connections, saying they have been forced to connect illegally as government is not providing electricity for the community.
Eskom said the illegal connections in the area have resulted in several deaths and it acted swiftly to ensure the safety of the community.
Protesters tried to get into the bank at the nearby shopping center last night #Zandspruit @eNCA pic.twitter.com/NjxklZGAJv
— Lenyaro Sello (@lenyarosello) March 17, 2016
– eNCA
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