Violent protests erupt in South Africa amid growing frustration at electricity crisis
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Growing frustration at the worsening energy situation in South Africa is seeing residents call for a national shutdown.
On Monday, residents of Boksburg took to the streets to protest against long hours of power cuts.
TimesLive, local news site, reports that roads in Boksburg have been blockaded with burning tyres and rocks.
The protest was at the corner of Rondebult road and the R554 between Dawn Park and Klippoortjie in the city.
Police Spokesman, Deliwe Ndlovu, ” The road has been barricaded by protesters due to a service delivery protest that started earlier this morning. We have SAPS and EMPD monitoring the scene.
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“Motorists are advised to use alternative routes to avoid further delays.”
This is not the first time Boksburg is witnessing violent protests as protests over poor services occur regularly in South Africa.
