Mayibuye residents not backing down from police’s rubber bullets
Disgruntled Mayibuye residents stood firm against police’s dispersion tactics, as they fired rubber bullets and tear gas to try and get them to disperse.
Determined Mayibuye residents did not back down from police’s attempts to disperse them.
The disgruntled residents want City Power to restore their electricity, which went off on June 26.
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Residents took to the streets on June 28, blocking off Modderfontein Road, which is the main entrance to the township.
Today, police attempted to disperse residents, who continue to burn tyres, firing rubber bullets, tear gas, and stun grenades into the crowd.
After police ran out of ammunition, the residents pelted them with stones until they retreated and eventually left.
Shortly after that, a police Nyala came through, in an attempt to scatter the crowd, however, the residents continued to throw stones at the van, while running for cover.
Soon, a second Nyala arrived, with police continuing to fire rubber bullets and tear gas into the crowd.
@caxtonjoburgnorth Determined Mayibuye residents chase police who ran out of rubber bullets. Video: Sphiwe Masilela #midrandtiktok #mayibuye #citypower #caxtonlocalmedia ♬ original sound – Caxton Joburg North
Residents responded by burning more tyres to show their resoluteness and determination.
The situation remains tense, with residents demanding City Power restores their electricity.
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