Soweto — Residents in Noordgesig, Soweto, have closed the streets with rocks and burning tyres as they protest against poor service delivery in the area, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) confirmed.
JMPD spokesperson, Xolani Fihla, said the traffic has been impacted in the area and he urged motorists to avoid the area. He added that JMPD officials are doing their best to control the residents and officers are monitoring the situation, The Citizen reported.
“The intersection of Soweto Highway in Noordgesig, Soweto, is currently blocked off to traffic with burning tyres, debris and rubble. This is due to protest action in the area,” Fihla said.
“Officer have been dispatched. The cause of the protest is unclear, but its suspected to be service delivery issues. Expect heavy delays in the area with traffic disruptions due to the closures and motorists are advised to use alternate routes such as the N17,” Fihla said.
⚠️ Traffic Advisory ⚠️
The intersection of Soweto Highway & Main Rd in Noordgesig, Soweto is barricaded off to traffic with burning tyres & rubble due to a protest. Officers have been dispatched.
Expect heavy traffic disruptions as vehicles divert from the closure. #JHBTraffic pic.twitter.com/LpTeQCPsCK
— Jo’burg Metro Police Department – JMPD (@JoburgMPD) April 18, 2024
[WATCH]: JMPD officials negotiating with protesting residents in Pennyville, to allow a motorist to pass through their barricades.
Residents have vowed to close the streets until the electricity issues are addressed.#KayaNews #Soweto #Protest TT pic.twitter.com/JBYIrPqFeQ
— Kaya 959 News (@KayaNews) April 18, 2024
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