WATCH: Protest erupts outside Germiston Civic Centre ahead of Ekurhuleni mayor’s speech
Residents demand long-awaited title deeds for their homes as frustration boils over in Germiston.
A group of angry residents gathered outside the O.R. Tambo Government Precinct Civic Centre in Germiston just before Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza was set to deliver the State of the City Address this morning.
@albertonrecord Protest currently under way outside O.R Tambo Government Precinct Civic Centre in Germiston. unconfirmed reports suggest residents want title deeds for their flats and houses to be handed over to them. More information to follow.
Reports from the scene indicate that protesters are demanding title deeds for their flats and houses, claiming they have waited too long for ownership documents.
A video from the protest shows a large crowd chanting and holding placards.
Some demonstrators say they are frustrated with empty promises and are calling for immediate action from the government.
Delegates are still at the Civic Centre, and the address is yet to take place.
Officials have not yet responded to the demands. The Alberton Record will provide updates as the situation unfolds.
@albertonrecord The protesters manged to enter the premises and are continuing the strike inside the civic centre.
