The Zamimpilo Informal Settlement protest has worsened on the roads.
According to Westside Eldos, the protest started at approximately 3.30am and is still currently underway.
Kofifi FM tweeted the following about the protest:
Ward committee member in Zamimpilo, Nokzola says the protest is about 400 houses Promised to them by MMC Dan… https://t.co/R1HiH0N8HA
— Kofifi FM 97.2 (@KofifiFM_972) July 20, 2016
Westside Eldos has reported that the Johannesburg Metro Police Department are on scene and have directed the oncoming traffic in Commando to different paths because Main Reef Road has totally been closed down by the protest.
To read more on the story, click here.:
Protest escalating in Main Reef Road, Riverlea
Zamimpilo protest causes congestion
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