A mobile library was set on fire, stones thrown at houses and several people arrested after Sithembile erupted after the Endumeni Municipality clamped down on illegal power connections in the area.

Municipal sources said the interim library was gutted and the soccer field damaged. Earlier in in the day a firearm was pulled on electricians who were in the area on official business not related to the removal of illegal connections.

Theft of electricity cost Endumeni Municipality over R5-million in June.

An official statement has been sought from the Municipality and this will be published once received.

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