Protests broke out in Slovo Park last Tuesday and Wednesday.
The community was allegedly protesting for jobs at a nearby coal company.
The road was closed on Wednesday morning as the protesters were burning tyres and hurling stones at cars.
By Wednesday, the situation had calmed down but there was still heavy police presence on the road.
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The traffic lights at one of the intersections were also damaged overnight.
Ward Clr Dean Stone says, “while I respect people’s right to protest, they should not damage municipal property.”
Springs Police spokesperson Capt Johannes Ramphora has similar sentiments and condemned road closures and the damage to people’s cars.
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“There was a criminal element by some during the protests which led to looting at several spaza shops.
“There are a few cases that have been opened and the police will be doing a thorough investigation,” says Ramphora.
The Addie has heard rumours of a meeting scheduled between the community and management from the coal company but we have not been able to confirm this as the company did not respond to our requests for comment.
We will publish more information as it becomes available.
