Joburg Metro Police urged motorists to be cautious when travelling to Yeoville.
Also read: Angry mob turns on cops after man dies in Yeoville police shooting (VIDEO & AUDIO)
⚠️Traffic Update⚠️
Continuous Protest Action in Yeoville is causing queuing traffic on Houghton & Joe Slovo Dr coming from the M1, this is also affecting traffic on Louis Botha Ave westbound. #JMPD & @SAPoliceService are on scene monitoring the area@HermanMashaba @MichaelSun168— Jo'burg Metro Police Department – JMPD (@JoburgMPD) May 21, 2019
The EXPRESS previously reported that an angry mob turned on police after a man was shot and killed on May 20.
Capt Sifiso Mabizela from Yeoville SAPS Corporate Communications Johannesburg District said at 12.30pm, on Yeo and Bedford streets, two Yeoville SAPS members were in the basement when they heard gunshots.
JHB – Joe Slovo Drive: #ProtestAction RT @joseekoch Rocks and burning tyres on Joe Slovo in Berea/Yeoville – both sides affected – police present @TrafficSA pic.twitter.com/0R5xcTjjxX
— Rob Beezy (@TrafficSA) May 21, 2019
“They responded and saw a man firing shots into the air. Members ordered him to surrender the firearm but he didn’t comply with the police orders.
“He pointed the firearm towards the police members and fired and officers retaliated,” said Mabizela.
“IPID and other role players were summoned to the scene,” Mabizela previously told the EXPRESS last night.
Raleigh Street has been blocked due to rocks and rubble. Motorists are advised to avoiding the area.
Rocks and burning tyres on Joe Slovo in Berea/Yeoville – both sides affected – police present @EWNTraffic @TrafficSA pic.twitter.com/TKNGenR1mU
— Josee Koch (@joseekoch) May 21, 2019
Yeoville on fire plz. @eNCA @SABCNewsOnline pic.twitter.com/XuodOGssR6
— Jenesca (@Jenesca6) May 21, 2019
Raleigh Street, Yeoville, Johannesburg- Protest/Roads blockaded. pic.twitter.com/xPkMp9uAh7
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) May 21, 2019
