Illegal land invasion in Zandspruit results in protest action
A large group of around 100 disgruntled Zandspruit community members blocked roads in the area with large rocks and burning tyres, and a heavy SAPS and Metro police presence was deployed to monitor the situation.
Motorists were encouraged to avoid the corners of Beyers Naudé Drive and Peter Road near Zandspruit after protest action flared up during an alleged illegal land invasion on 6 and 7 October.
A large group of around 100 disgruntled Zandspruit community members blocked roads in the area with large rocks and burning tyres, and a heavy SAPS and Metro police presence was deployed to monitor the situation.
According to Honeydew Police Station spokesperson Captain Balan Muthan, people attempting to construct informal homes on an open piece of City property near River Road were dispersed in an operation involving the
Metro police and the City on 6 October, spurring an outcry from the community.
“We as the Honeydew police were called in for assistance to help the City and the Metro police after a group of individuals began to protest. We are monitoring the situation and will continue until calm has been restored,” said Muthan.
Four people were arrested by the Honeydew police and charged with attempting to incite public violence.
Police let off tear gas and flashbang grenades to disperse the crowd of protesters and managed to contain them in a small area on Peter Road.
No injuries were reported and police will continue to monitor the area as the protest continues.
