Reports suggesting that there was unrest in Zandspruit last night, Wednesday, 4 March, have been denied by Honeydew Police.
The spokesperson for the station, Captain Balan Muthan, who assured that they were monitoring the area, said the reports were false.
Read the initial article here:
https://roodepoortnorthsider.co.za/318720/illegal-connections-tackled-around-beyers-naude-drive/
It was reported on social media that the residents of the informal settlement began to protest on Beyers Naude Drive and Marina Road, hurling stones at passing vehicles.
Muthan said the panic followed the disconnection of illegal electricity supply cables on Tuesday, 3 March.
He further clarified that the roads remain open and police continue to keep a watchful eye on the area.
Ward 114 councillor, Victor Mafinya told Northsider that a group of individuals – those responsible for connecting power illegally – attempted to reconnect the cables but were prevented by the police, which stopped them from protesting as well.
To verify information, contact Honeydew Police Station on 011 801 8400, alternatively the Community Policing Forum or security provider.
