WATCH: Police fire rubber bullets, stun grenades at Protea Glen protesters
07 May, 02:00 PM
Police have fired rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse a group of protesters that barricaded the R559 Randfontein Road in Protea Glen, south of Johannesburg on Monday afternoon.
Following the stand-off, protesters dispersed into nearby homes. The protest is linked to illegal land invasions in the area.
Earlier on Monday morning, several roads in the area were barricaded with burning trees and rocks.
Residents demanded to be addressed by Mayor Herman Mashaba.
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