In a statement issued by the office of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality’s executive mayor it is stated calm has been restored to Phomolong, Tembisa area following yesterday’s service delivery protest.

Mayor Clr Mzwandile Masina received a memorandum from protesting residents late yesterday.

Tembisa protesters demand response from mayor to service delivery grievances 

This was after residents took to the streets early yesterday morning protesting about many issues at the height of which is electricity.

Mayor to meet with Phomolong residents this afternoon

“Mayor Masina undertook to call a public meeting within seven days to report back on the memorandum which was handed over to him by the South African National Civic Organisation. The situation has since stabilised,” said mayoral spokesperson, Mr Zweli Dlamini.

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