A massive community march staged this morning shut down all taxi services in Cosmo City.
According to marchers, no taxi’s will be entering or leaving the suburb.
The march has caused traffic delays on Malibongwe Drive, particularly routes bypassing South Africa Drive, Cosmo City.
Earlier, there were reports of rocks and burning tyres obstructing the road.
Cosmo City has been blocked by residents, burning tyres protesting.
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However, according to Honeydew Police spokesperson, Captain Bulan Muthan,who is on the scene, the plus 400 marchers are peaceful and no issues have been reported.
“Roads and schools are open, it’s business as normal so far.” Muthan said.
Residents fed up
According to a message being circulated on WhatsApp, and confirmed by Muthan, the march against crime in the area has been organised by members of the community.
Marchers plan to make their way from the taxi rank in Cosmo City, to the MEC of Safety and Security’s office in Joburg.
According to the message, the march “comes after the killing of one of the Pakistan residents in ext 4″.
Cosmo City
Several people took to social media this morning claiming that the march allowing pupils to attend school but restricting teachers from entering the suburb made no sense. Others said that the march was only organised and attended by unemployed people and was “kinda ridiculous”.
This is a developing story. More information will follow as it becomes available.
