Bekkersdal residents went on the rampage again on 13 March, prompting police to cordon off all entrances and exits in an effort to try and contain the violence.
Residents allegedly are up in arms because of an ANC door-to-door electioneering campaign which kicked off in the area on the day.
Tempers have been at boiling point in the area since last year when residents staged violent protests to highlight poor service delivery by the Westonaria Local Municipality.
Residents also claim that there is widespread corruption and nepotism within the municipality, calling for the resignation of Westonaria Executive Mayor Nonkoliso Tundzi and her entire management team.
The area has seen almost no improvement in 20 years of democracy and residents of the area lay the blame squarely at the feet of the ANC-led municipality.
Meanwhile, there is a significant police presence in the area.
