Violent protests erupted last night, September 1 in many areas across Johannesburg.
Here’s 5 things what we know about the protests:
1) Protests turned violent in Jeppestown between late last night and early this morning.
2) Numerous shops and vehicles were damaged and burnt in Malvern.
3) Public Order Police Units and the JMPD Riot Units were called in to assist local police stations
4) The situation remains tense in Jeppestown, Malvern, and Denver.
5) Residents are advised to avoid the area as further protests could flare-up.
