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Despite JMPD’s attempts to restore order after the community barricaded the road, Zandspruit residents continue to burn tyres. Picture: Hitekani Magwedze/EWN.

Zandspruit protest

City Power defends removal of illegal electricity connections in Zandspruit

By Hitekani Magwedze

The power utility removed three truckloads of electrical cables earlier on Wednesday, sparking violent protests.

  • Zandspruit residents are demonstrating after City Power disconnected illegal power connections in the western Johannesburg community. Picture: Hitekani Magwedze/EWN

    Zandspruit residents vow to continue protest until Mashaba addresses them

    Residents barricaded the road with burning tyres earlier on Wednesday after City Power disconnected their illegal electricity connections.

    1706 days ago
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