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UPDATE: Police open fire on protesting Rabie Ridge residents

Watch as police shoot at residents in Rabie Ridge who have taken to the streets in protest after a week-long power outage.

The stinging ring of rubber bullets has filled the streets of Rabie Ridge as police take on protesters.

Police vans can be seen from a distance as the avoided damage from the protest. Photo: Comfort Makhanya

Early this morning, residents blocked entry and access to the suburb with burning tyres and big rocks on March 20.

Burn marks can be seen on the street after tyres were burnt during the process. Comfort Makhanya

Read the initial story here: Watch: Rabie Ridge residents demand electricity

One of the protestors can be seen standing in awe. Photo: Comfort Makhanya

Midrand Reporter journalist is on the scene, capturing the frantic moments between police and angry residents.

Protestors can be seen grouping up together near a local filling station. Photo: Comfort Makhanya

Watch the video below:

@caxtonjoburgnorthPolice have opened fire on residents in Rabie Ridge after they took to the streets in demand for electricity. Residents have been in the dark for nearly a week.♬ original sound – Caxton Joburg North
JMPD has been contacted and updates will be released as soon as they are available.
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Nelson Kgarose

Nelson Kgarose is a Multimedia sports journalist and Digital Content Creator specialising in sports and current municipal news. I mainly report on the sport of Mixed Martial Arts with a focus on accuracy and thorough analysis. My commitment to objectivity and detail shapes my writing. Outside of covering sports, I engage with trending local news and interact with fans on social media.

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