Police confirm Mohlakeng protest was about service delivery

'No injuries were reported and a case of public violence will be opened' — West Rand District Police spokesperson.

Burning tyres in Mohlakeng. Photo submitted.

Police confirmed that Thursday’s unrest in Mohlakeng was service delivery related. A case of public violence was also opened.

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The community of Mohlakeng started barricading the roads with burning the tyres and stones at approximately 05:00 on Thursday July 14.

“Police dispatched members of Public Order Policing to monitor the situation, and fired rubber bullets to disperse the crowd,” said West Rand District Police spokesperson Captain Raymond Sebonyane.

No injuries were reported.

Burning tyres during a protest in Mohlakeng on Thursday July 14. Photo submitted.

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