Roads are riddled with rocks and debris from last night’s protests. Motorists and everyone else trying to commute to work and various other destinations will find it impossible to do so.

When the www.mobserver.co.za visited Mhluzi today (Friday) we found roads riddled with debris and rocks. Protesters vandalised traffic lights, billboards, trees were also not spared. The majority of the schools in Extension 24 and Mhluzi have been closed today due to the unrest. Taxi drivers in Hlalamnandi have also opted not to operate in the area today.

Www.mobserver.co.za also spoke to Mpho Mahlawele who claims that police officers shot him with rubber bullets yesterday. Mr Mahlawele said the incident occurred in Mathelyn at about 17:00 on Thursday. “I saw a group of police officers removing rocks from the road when I told them to be careful because the protesters burnt the rocks before placing them on the road. At least seven police officers shot at me. I didn’t provoke them all I did was warn them about the hot rocks.”

He sustained injuries on his elbow and ankle. Mr Mahlawele has since opened a case against the police officers.