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Residents of the Gomora informal settlement, west of Pretoria, are calling on the mayor to engage with them.

All the roads in Soweto, which were blocked off to traffic in the early hours of Tuesday, have been reopened to traffic.All the roads in Soweto, which were blocked off to traffic in the early hours of Tuesday, have been reopened to traffic.

The community took to the streets on Tuesday over service delivery issues. They claim that Tshwane Mayor, Randall Williams has failed to address their complaints. Residents clashed with police and private security officials as they took their frustration to the streets. Earlier, some businesses and homes were allegedly looted as protestors blocked the Dasport tunnel during peak hour traffic.The community says they will not back down until their demands are met

“We are protesting because this is the only language government understands. We have had meetings, the mayor has not come back to us,” says William Maila, Sancu Chairperson.

 

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Dasport tunnel blocked several businesses and homes looted. So it seems this was a protest aimed at looting. When are we going to be mature and act responsibly? Government doesn't own businesses and houses are private property of individuals. 😏😏

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