Protest flares up in Olievenhoutbosch over ‘evictions’
The protest saw residents of Olievenhoutbosch extension 36 blocking the R55 road with rocks and burning tyres.
Protest action flared up in Olievenhoutbosch over the issues of housing eviction the early hours of Tuesday.
Residents of Olievenhoutbosch extension 36 took to the streets and blocked R55 road with rocks and burning tyres, said police spokesperson, Constable Tumisang Moloto.
“A group of about 200 people embarked on the protest action and demanded to engage with the Tshwane metro over the issue of housing.
“The community leaders and officials will engage in talks/ discussions to find the resolution to the matter at hand.”
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Moloto said police were on the scene to allow motorists to have a free flow of traffic. After 11:00, the situation had reportedly calmed down and no arrests were reported. 
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