[GALLERY + VIDEOS]: Angry protesters barricade Hay Street in Turffontein
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
Turffontein residents took their frustrations to the streets on Monday morning, September 2 to block roads with burning tyres.
WATCH:Â Corner Hay and Turf Club Streets no go area
According to residents, the reason for them to protest is that they want foreign nationals to leave the country, claiming they take the little work they have.
WATCH:Â Residents talking to Booysens Police
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According to Ward 56 Councillor Michael Crichton, I was just in Turffontein and can confirm that its a real mess at the moment. Lots of streets are barricaded off with rocks and burning rubble.There’s rumors that the protestors will move to Main street, Rosettenville between 12 pm and 3 pm, added Michael Crichton
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Tsholofelo Mafila:Â They are taking people out of a taxi, this is so traumatizing
WATCH:Â Babalwa Thakazi venting her anger
LOOTING:Â As predicted, the looting is now almost all over Hay Street
Turffontein locals can be seen looting a shop while protests over foreign nationals continue.
WATCH: Police are said to be outnumbered as crowds of protesters loot shops in Hay Street, Turffontein.
An update will follow as soon as more information is available.
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