Faizel Patel, Radio Islam News – 19-02-2019

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JMPD are monitoring the scene of a protest on Nirvana Drive in Lenasia where residents of the informal settlement have blocked roads with rocks and burning tyres.

The protests erupted after City Power disconnected illegal power connections on Tuesday morning.

The JMPD’s Wayne Minnaar says the situation is volatile and motorists should seek alternate routes.

“JMPD and City Power did disconnect illegal electricity connections this morning. There is now a protest on Nirvana Drive and Hummingbird Streets. Motorists are advised to avoid Nirvana Drive, but can rather use Rose of any of the side roads to get through and the western side of Lenasia.”