The ongoing riots are due to outrage under residents over municipal tariff increases, and the municipality’s choice to cancel community meetings.

According to a www.mobserver.co.za journalist at the scene, Ngwako Street that leads to the Mhluzi Police Station is also barricaded by protests.

The journalist concluded that rumours of closures on Walter Sisulu- and Protea Street, as well as the area surrounding Steve Tshwete Municipality are not true and that the areas are currently peaceful.