Watch: Police fire rubber bullets as Midrand protests intensify
Rubber bullets fly as residents protest week-long power outages, blocking roads with burning tyres and rocks in a tense stand-off with police.
The stinging ring of rubber bullets has filled the streets of Rabie Ridge in Midrand as police confront protesters.
Midrand Reporter reports that early this morning, residents blocked entry and access to the suburb with burning tyres and large rocks.
A journalist from the publication is on the scene, capturing the frantic moments between police and angry residents.
@caxtonjoburgnorth Police have opened fire on residents in Rabie Ridge after they took to the streets in demand for electricity. Residents have been in the dark for nearly a week.
In an earlier article, Midrand Reporter stated that residents began protesting and closing off key exits in response to ongoing power outages that have lasted nearly a week. Frustrated by the prolonged electricity disruptions, which have severely impacted daily life, residents have expressed their anger and desperation by blocking roads and staging demonstrations today.
@caxtonjoburgnorth Rabie Ridge residents have taken to the streets in protest after a power outage that lasted nearly a week.
The power outage has left many households without necessities like lighting, heating, and cooking facilities, worsening the hardship faced by the community. With no clear resolution in sight, the protests highlight growing dissatisfaction with the lack of urgent action from local authorities, leading to a tense standoff between residents and government officials.
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