Protesters block roads in Ga-Rankuwa protest
Several roads leading to the township including Lucas Mangope road have been blocked.
JOHANNESBURG – Police are monitoring a protest in Ga-Rankuwa north of Pretoria where community members have barricaded several roads.
It’s understood they are unhappy over blocked sewage pipes in the area.
Several roads leading to the township, including Lucas Mangope Road, have been blocked.
The police’s Matthews Nkoadi says: “Right now there are no people gathering but the road is user-friendly, although drivers need to be cautious because there are still some burning tyres.
“At the moment, our members are monitoring the situation and things are under control at this stage.”