Two people shot dead during the #TembisaShutdown

Tembisa has been declared a no-go area due to violent service delivery protests. Roads have barricaded by burning tyres and rocks, shops have been looted, and the Ekurhuleni Customer Care Centre has been set alight.

Two protester were fatally wounded after being caught in the crossfire between Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) officials and protesters.

EMPD spokesperson Kelebogile Thepa says that they are doing everything they can to keep whatever remains of Ekurhuleni safe.

“The situation is quite volatile. We are trying to keep whatever that remains in Ekurhuleni safe. It’s really a situation where we met with great, great resistance by the protestors” said Kelebogile Thepa, spokesperson – EMPD

People who are complaining about the Protests don't even have a clue of the kind of issues we are facing here… I mean Electricity for R500 doesn't even last 4 days you let less than 60 units…. That's how bad it is.. #Tembisa #Tembisashutdown pic.twitter.com/ItTnHe6jpp

— Tebza (@Aluta_Continua6) August 1, 2022

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