Tension remains as Diepsloot protesters disperse from outside Diepsloot Mall

Community members are advised to exercise caution when driving in the area surrounding Diepsloot Mall and William Nicol Drive due to recent protest action.
It was reported that the police and Metro police were monitoring a group of plus minus 100 protesters on the R511, who marched from Diepsloot Ext 1 to the mall.

It was also reported that Region A’s regional director, Abigail Ndlovu was on site and addressed the protesters who were gathered outside the mall.
Community members are still urged to exercise caution when driving past Mnandi Road and to use alternative routes if possible, as it is unclear if the protesters will return.

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According to the chairperson of the Community Policing Forum, Jean Berdou, the protesters were protesting against service delivery. “The protest started at 10am this morning and the exact course of the protest is undergoing an investigation by the police,” Berdou said.

He added that the protesters burnt a few tires and a car. “Private Fidelity vehicles and Metro police vehicles were deployed to the area and the protesters were removed from the mall back to the township,” Berdou said.
Berdou concluded that the matter was calm but tense and the CPF will keep community members updated.
This is a developing story and Fourways Review will keep you updated.