Ekurhuleni mayor Tania Campbell has called for calm in Thembisa as a second person was shot dead during a protest on Monday.
Ekurhuleni metro police spokesperson Kelebogile Thepa said the matter had been handed to the SAPS for investigation.“We cannot confirm as of now, but we have noted two incidents that happened as a result of this protest.Residents on Monday protested against electricity cuts for defaulting customers and “high municipal rates”.
A protestor has been shot dead in Tembisa. The EMPD has confirmed that he was shot dead by one of their officers.
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