Thembelihle protesters
Cars reportedly stoned, minibus set alight in Thembalihle protest
Police says residents started blocking the Golden Highway near Orange Farm early this morning, burning tyres.
Locals marched to the Lenasia police station amid claims by some that police abused their power.
A satellite police station was torched as disgruntled residents continue with violent protests.
Thembelihle residents engaged in running battles with police on Thursday following a service delivery protest that turned violent.
The 33-year-old was shot by a Lenasia man who opened fire on protesters near the Lenasia Medi-Clinic.
Protests in the area over a lack of formal electricity connections continued this week.
Cops have resorted to rubber bullets and tear gas in Thembelihle.
A 47-year-old man allegedly opened fire on protesting residents from the Thembelihle township.
Residents took to the streets barricading roads with burning tyres and rocks this weekend.
Yesterday community leaders agreed to suspend the service delivery protests.
The police's Kay Makhubela says police have been deployed to the area to monitor the situation.
Police used teargas and rubber bullets to disperse the protesters this morning.