Police monitoring Phumlamqashi water protest near Lenasia South

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Police have been monitoring a situation in Lenasia South following ongoing protest action by residents of Phumlamqashi, south of Johannesburg.Residents closed roads with rocks, burning tyres and other debris over water cuts. Phemelo speaks to community leader, Thabo Mabekenyane.
2 Dec 2024 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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