It’s understood the demonstrators have damaged a section of the Gautrain station and traffic lights.
JOHANNESBURG - Violent protests have broken out at Riverlae by people from the Zama Impilo informal settlement.Metro police spokesperson Superintendent Wayne Minnaar: “They damaged a Gautrain station on Commando Road, as well as traffic lights.
Motorists are advised to avoid Commando Road between Main Reef and Albertina Sisulu Road. Officers are on the scene diverting traffic.”Reports of protests at Zamimpilo Informal Settlement on Commando Rd btwn Main Reef & Albertina Sisulu Rd, please exercise extreme caution when travelling in that area, @JoburgMPD & @SAPoliceService officers are present monitoring the situation. pic.twitter.
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