Hostage situation underway at north municipal offices
Members of the public along with employees are locked inside the building.
A hostage situation was underway at the Akasia municipal office on Wednesday afternoon, after disgruntled community members stormed the office around 10:00 in the morning.
“Residents of Nkandla squatter camp are complaining about a lack of service delivery and infrastructure in their area,” police spokesperson Sergeant Matsobane Mabusela said.
Mabusela said that the community members were outside the locked building demanding to meet with the MMC responsible for roads and transport in Tshwane, Dikeledi Selowa.
“Thus far, no injuries have been reported,” he said, adding that police would continue to monitor the scene.
A source, who opted to remain anonymous, told Rekord: “They (community) removed the lock at the gate along with the chain and replaced it with their locks and chains, locking the employees of the municipal office and members of the public inside. Holding them hostage.”
Meanwhile, Tshwane metro police department spokesperson Senior Superintendent Isaac Mahamba said the situation remained calm, adding that they too were monitoring the situation.
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