Protesters block roads with rocks and burning tyres in Boksburg
The EMPD, community policing forum, and security companies have been deployed to deal with protesters in Boksburg North.
A screenshot of the video in which police fire rubber bullets at protesters. Image: Twitter/@BoksburgNews
Motorists are advised to avoid the intersection of Paul Smith and 14th Avenue in Boksburg North due a protest action taking place in the area, reports Boksburg Advertiser.
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For those who travel towards Dunswart side into Benoni or Benoni to Boksburg, please find alternative routes today.
There is a massive protest action going on at the cnr of Atlas & Paul Smit str.
Please AVOID AT ALL COSTS !!!!!— Ashleigh Pollen (@Ash2605) April 16, 2019
Police fire rubber bullets to disperse protesters in Boksburg North @City_Ekurhuleni @ERCrime pic.twitter.com/BWIiS5iGGH
— Boksburg Advertiser (@BoksburgNews) April 16, 2019
Video: Shane Cilliers.
The scene earlier today in Boksburg North. Image: Twitter/@BHattingh10
It is believed the protest is over service delivery-related issues. The EMPD, CPF and local security companies have deployed their members to the affected area.
Updates to follow as more information is made available.
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