Watch: Rabie Ridge residents demand electricity

Residents in Rabie Ridge have taken to the streets in protests after a week-long power outage.

March 20, 2025

Mthulisi Lwazi Khuboni 1 minute read

A distant view of the roadblock which has been set up by the protestors. Photo: Lwazi Khuboni

In the community of Rabie Ridge, residents have taken to protesting and closing off key exits in response to ongoing power outages that have lasted for nearly a week. Frustrated by the prolonged electricity disruptions, which have severely impacted daily life, residents have expressed their anger and desperation by blocking roads and staging demonstrations on March 20.

A minor blockade which is surrounded by protestors. Photo: Lwazi Khuboni

Some residents can be seen walking past debris left behind by the protest. Photo: Lwazi Khuboni

A view from a drivers perspective of how the situation has unfolded. Photo: Lwazi Khuboni

Another view of a roadblock which can be seen from the distance. Photo: Lwazi Khuboni

The power outage has left many households without necessities like lighting, heating, and cooking facilities, further exacerbating the hardship faced by the community. With no clear resolution in sight, the protests highlight the growing dissatisfaction with the lack of urgent action from local authorities to address the situation, leading to a tense standoff between the residents and government officials.

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March 20, 2025

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