There were demonstrations along major routes in and around various areas including Kraaifontein, Khayelitsha, Delft, Belhar and Kuilsriver.
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Residents had been demonstrating since last Friday to raise concerns over a lack of housing and service delivery.
The association's president, Thembi Nkadimeng, said the country was experiencing an increase in violence targeted at councillors and municipal officials.
Gauteng remains the most prominent site of service delivery protests, followed by unusually prominent protest activity in KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape.
Celeste Dontley claims police unnecessarily used excessive force against demonstrators on Monday.
Resident Themba Mosime claimed at least seven people were injured during clashes with police and private security officials on Monday.
Poor services and a lack of housing prompted the protest on Monday.
Provincial traffic chief Kenny Africa said shops and businesses in the town were closed as a result.
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On Thursday, a section of the N1 Highway had to be closed after trucks and vehicles were stoned
Authorities said demonstrators were throwing stones and burning tyres along Klipfontein Road.
The protests flared up in retaliation to a delay in a road construction project this week.
The governing party’s special national executive committee meeting got under way in Boksburg on Friday
Day two of the ANC’s special meeting will wrap up its discussion on municipalities.
The action has been linked to traffic law enforcement operations against minibus taxis.
Violent demonstrations erupted on Friday after protesters took the streets demanding better housing and raised issues with regard to electricity tariffs.
Party members are meeting in Boksburg this weekend.
