Benoni SAPS cluster spokesperson Lieut Nomsa Sekele said the community had a meeting in the Emaphupheni section in Etwatwa, at around 4pm, on May 10.
Sekele said an instigator in the group encouraged everyone to go to the councillor’s house.
The councillor’s identity can not be disclosed, to protect him.
The politician received wind of the plans and approached the instigator, and the two proceeded to the police station to sort out their differences.
While the two parties were at the police station, the community marched to the councillor’s house and damaged a door, while trying to gain access.
No further damage was caused and no one was injured.
It is unclear what the meeting was about.
Sekele said the instigator will account for the damages to the councillor’s house.
