Earlier on Monday, EMPD spokesperson Kelebogile Thepe said that the first protester was fatally wounded in the crossfire between members of the metro police and other demonstrators.
Metro police in Ekurhuleni have warned the public to avoid the area, adding that the situation was volatile."Tembisa is a no-go area, all the roads are still blockaded, burning tyres and rocks. Where I'm currently standing at the CCC, which has also been set alight and there's looting happening as we speak."
The angry residents, who are protesting over high rates and electricity bills, said that they would continue until Ekurhuleni Mayor Tania Campbell came to the area. Thepe said that EMPD members had been met with resistance from residents, who had torched several buildings, including a customer care centre.She urged residents to avoid Tembisa at all costs.
CORRECTION! They want Ekurhuleni Mayor, Tania Campbell to address them. #Tembisa https://t.co/rDq2YeFY8pCleopatra Mthethwa is a resident eGcagca. @ewnreporter pic.twitter.com/CuR8REXgnc
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